Chem Terms Flashcards
1
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the ability of an atom of an element to attract electrons when the atom is in a compount
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electronegativity
2
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a row on the periodic table
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period
3
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the energy required to remove an electron from an atom
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ionization energy
4
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a positively or negatively charged atom or group of atoms
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ion
5
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a column on the periodic table
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group or family
6
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a negatively charged ion
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anion
7
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When elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number, there is a periodic repetition of their physical and chemical properties.
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the periodic law
8
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a positivey charged ion
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cation
9
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alkaline earth metals
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group 2 elements
