3.1 Flashcards
what is first ionisation energy?
The energy needed to remove 1 mole of electrons from 1 mole of atoms in a gaseous state.
what is electronegativity?
the ability of an atom to attract the pair of electrons in a covalent bond towards itself.
what is a giant ionic lattice?
lattice of positive and negative ions and the electrostatic forces of attraction between them
regular/alternating/uniform arrangement
What is periodicity?
REPEATING trends across a period.
why is it bad to use ca(oh)2 to control acidic soils?
would result in soils becoming too alkaline to sustain plant growth.
WHAT HAPPENS TO ATOMIC RADIUS ACROSS A PERIOD?
DECREASES!! SHELL DRAWN IN BY INCREASING NUCLEAR CHARGE.
whY IS EACH SUCCESIVE IONISATION ENERGY HIGHER THAN THE PREVIOUS?
LESS ELECTRON ELECTRON REPULSION
ION IS SMALLER
SAME NUCLEAR CHARGE ATTRACTING LESS ELECTRONS
WHAT ELEMENT HAS THE HIGHEST 1ST IONISATION ENERGY
HELIUM