Chapter 5

Question 0

The energy change that occurs when an electron is acquired by the nucleus of its own atom

Answer 0

Electron affinity

Question 1

The energy required to remove one electron from a neutral atom of an element

Answer 1

Ionization energy

Question 2

Radiation absorbing material that is used to decrease radiation exposure from nuclear reactions

Answer 2

Shielding effect

Question 3

A negative ion

Answer 3

Anion

Question 4

An atom or group of bonded atoms that has s positive or negative charge

Answer 4

Ion

Question 5

One-half the distance between the nuclei of identical atoms that are bonded together

Answer 5

Atomic radius

Question 6

A positive ion

Answer 6

Cation

Question 7

A measure of the ability of an atom in a chemical compound to attract electrons

Answer 7

Electronegativity

Question 9

A vertical column on the periodic table

Answer 9

Group

Question 10

Horizontal rows on the periodic table

Answer 10

Period

Question 10

An arrangement of elements in order of their atomic numbers

Answer 10

Periodic law