Practice Periodic Trends In Atomic Properties (2)

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Question 1.
Define atomic radius.
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Think about how it's measured compared to other similar atoms.
Question 2.
What happens to ionic radius when an atom gains electrons?
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Consider the effect of electron-electron repulsion.
3Question 3.
What happens to atomic radius as you move down a group?
- Increases
- Decreases
- Stays the same
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Consider how electron layers affect the distance from the nucleus.
4Question 4.
Ionization energy trends generally.... ?
- True
- False
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Think of how atomic sizes differ in location.
Question 5.
Analyze the differences in ionization energy between oxygen and magnesium and explain why oxygen has a higher IE.
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Think about their positions in the periodic table.
Question 6.
Considering the trends in electronegativity, predict the bond type between sodium and chlorine and justify your prediction based on their positions in the periodic table.
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Relate how differences in electronegativity define bond types.

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