Unit 3 - Periodic Table Flashcards
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Atomic Radius
the distance between the center of an atom’s nucleus and the outside edges of its outermost energy level.
Ionic Radius
the distance between the center of an ion’s nucleus and the outside edges of its outermost energy level.
Ionization Energy
the amount of energy needed to remove the outermost electron of an atom.
Electron Affinity
the amount of energy released when an electron is added to an atom.
Electronegativity
a measure of how attractive an atom is to a free electron.
What is the term for rows of a Periodic Table?
Period
What is the term for columns of a Periodic Table?
Group or family
What is the trend for atomic radius?
Increases to the left and down
What is the trend for ionic radius?
Increases to the left and down; remember that trend is interrupted when sign of ion changes but then reestablishes itself.
What group is not included in the ionic radius trend?
Noble gases because they do not form ions
What is the trend for ionization energy?
Increases to the right and up
What is the trend for electron affinity?
Increases to the right and up
What is the trend for electronegativity?
Increases to the right and up
What group does not participate in the electronegativity trend?
Noble gases. They are considered to have an electronegativity value of 0.
Soft; Highly reactive, especially with water
Alkali metals
Soft; Fairly reactive with water
Alkaline earth metals
Shiny; Highly conductive of heat and electricity; Most hard and solid
Metals
Properties are a combination of metallic and nonmetallic properties
Metalloids
Mostly gases; poor conductors of heat and electricity
Nonmetals
All but two are gases; highly reactive; when found in nature, bound in pairs
Halogens
All are gases; do not react except under very special circumstances
Noble gases
Lose electrons when forming ions
Metals
Gain electrons when forming ions
Nonmetals
Forms positive ions
Metals