Chemistry 112 Vocab - Chapter 6

Question 1

The ability of an atom to attract electrons when the atom is in a compound.

Answer 1

Electronegativity

Question 2

Energy required to remove an electron from an atom in its gaseous state.

Answer 2

Ionization energy

Question 3

1/2 of the distance between the nuclei of 2 atoms of the same element when atoms are joined.

Answer 3

Atomic Radius

Question 4

Class of element; good conductors of heat and electric current - metals tend to be more ductile, shiny and malleable.

Answer 4

Metal

Question 5

Group B events which the highest occupied “s” sub level and nearby “d” sub level that generally contains electrons

Answer 5

Transition Metal

Question 6

When elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number; a periodic repetition of physical and chemical properties

Answer 6

Periodic Law

Question 7

Any atom/group of atoms with a positive charge

Answer 7

Cation

Question 8

The horizontal row of elements in the periodic table

Answer 8

Period

Question 9

Vertical column of elements in the periodic table that have similar chemical and physical properties

Answer 9

Group

Question 10

Negatively charged subatomic particles

Answer 10

Electrons