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The atom
LC Chemistry
Question | Answer |
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ability of an atom to attract electrons when the atom is in a compound | electronegativity |
energy required to remove an electron from an atom | ionization energy |
one-half distance between the nuclei of two atoms when the atoms are joined | atomic radius |
type of element that is a good conductor of heat | metal |
type of elements characterized by the presence of electrons in the d orbital | transition metal |
A repetition of properties occurs when elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number. | periodic law |
horizontal row in the periodic table | period |
vertical column in the periodic table | groups |
subatomic particles that are transferred to form positive and negative ions. | electrons |
Each period corresponds to an ______________. | energy sublevel |
The modern periodic table is arranged in order of increasing ___________________. | atomic number |
Which category on the periodic table includes the majority of the elements? | metals |
Using the periodic table, which elements are nonmetals? | |
Which elements are poor conductors of electricity? | nonmetals |
Using the periodic table, which elements are transition metals? | |
Using the periodic table, which elements are nobel gases? | |
Gain electrons to form ions. | anions |
Lose electrons to form ions. | cations |
Why is the first ionization energy greater than the first ionization energy? | |
Using a periodic table, be able to predict in terms of lowest and highest the following: electronegativity and first ionization energy. |