General Chemistry: Periodic Table Flashcards
1
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What is the effective nuclear charge?
A
the amount of positive charge an electron experiences in a multi-electron atom.
* The pull of the outermost electrons toward the nucleus
2
Q
what is the ionic radii?
A
measure of an atom’s ion in a crystal lattice.
*Follows the same periodic trend as to the atomic radius
3
Q
How do we relate the first, second, and third ionization energies?
A
IE 3» IE 2> IE 1 IE = Ionization energy
4
Q
What does a low ionization tell us? What does it mean for the atom
A
The element/ atom does not care about the valence electrons, elements like sodium and potassium have lower ionization energy. electrons can easily be stolen.
5
Q
What is ionization energy?
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