Chemistry - Definitions Flashcards
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Ionization Energy
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The amount of energy required to remove the outermost (or highest energy) electron from a neutral atom
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Electron Affinity
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A neutral atom’s likelihood of gaining an electron
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Electronegativity
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The tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons
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Atomic radius
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The mean from the center of the nucleus to the boundary of the surrounding electron shell
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Metallic Character
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The tendency of an element to lose its outer valence electrons
