Chapter 8 Flashcards
1
Q
Valence electrons
A
The outer electrons of an atom, which are those involved in chemical bonding
2
Q
Effective nuclear charge
A
nuclear charge felt by an electron when both the actual nuclear charge (Z) and the repulsive effects (shielding, sigma) of the other electrons are taken into account.
3
Q
Atomic radius
A
One-half the distance between the two nuclei in two adjacent metal atoms
4
Q
Ionic radius
A
The radius of an anion or cation
5
Q
Ionization energy
A
The minimum energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom in its ground state
