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Chemistry Ch. 13-14
Chemistry Ch. 13-14 Master Books
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| electronegativity | the tendency to attract electrons |
| periods (periodic table periods) | horizontal rows of the periodic table |
| groups (periodic table groups) | vertical columns of the periodic table |
| valence electrons | electrons in an atom with the highest principle quantum number |
| octet rule | atoms are more stable in chemical bonds when they have 8 valence electrons (with the highest principle quantum number) |
| scientific law | Consistent observations, such as the law of gravity. These are observations, not explanations (which would be hypotheses or theories) |
| principal quantum number | In the expression 3s^2, 3 is the principle quantum number indicating the energy level of the orbital. The number 2 is the number of electrons in the 3s orbital. |