Trends Flashcards
1
Q
What is atomic radius ?
A
Half the distance between the centre of the nuclei of two atoms bonded together
2
Q
What is ionic radius ?
A
The distance between the centre of the nucleus and out of electrons of an ion
3
Q
What is electronegativity ?
A
The tendency of an atom to attract a bonding power of electrons
4
Q
What is electron affinity ?
A
The ability of an atom to gain an electron
5
Q
What is first ionisation energy ?
A
The ability of an atom to lose an electron
