Atomic and Ionic Radii Trends

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Which elements are likely to have a larger atomic radius than silicon (Si)? (Select all that apply)

  • Carbon (C)
  • Aluminum (Al) (correct)
  • Sulfur (S)
  • Tin (Sn) (correct)

Atomic radii from the left to right across a period tend to increase.

False (B)

Atomic radii from the top to the bottom of a group tend to increase.

True (A)

A sodium cation is ______ than a sodium atom.

<p>smaller</p> Signup and view all the answers

A phosphorus anion is ______ than a phosphorus atom.

<p>larger</p> Signup and view all the answers

A magnesium ion is _____ than a sodium ion.

<p>smaller</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ionic radii tend to decrease across a period.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the predicted order of first ionization energies from highest to lowest for beryllium, calcium, magnesium, and strontium?

<p>Be &gt; Mg &gt; Ca &gt; Sr (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the predicted order of first ionization energies from highest to lowest for aluminum, phosphorus, silicon, and sulfur?

<p>P &gt; S &gt; Si &gt; Al (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are the trends and exceptions to the trends in ionization energy observed? (Select all that apply)

<p>The ionization energies of elements in Group 13 tend to be lower than the elements in Group 2 because the full s orbital shields the electron in the p orbital from the nucleus. (A), Ionization energy tends to increase across a period because the nuclear charge increases. (B), The ionization energies of the elements in Group 16 tend to be slightly smaller than the elements in Group 15 because the fourth electron is added to an unfilled p orbital. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the trends and exceptions to the trends in electron affinity? (Select all that apply)

<p>The electron affinities of the elements in Group 17 are larger (more negative) than the elements in Group 1. (B), Elements in Group 14 have larger (more negative) electron affinities than elements in Group 15. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the element that has the correct relative electronegativity: Mg > ?

<p>P (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electronegativity across a period increases.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electronegativity down a group decreases.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the elements ______ and chlorine; which element has a larger ionic radius?

<p>bromine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Number the elements sodium, magnesium, and potassium in the predicted order of ionic radius from the largest (1) to the smallest (3).

<p>1: Potassium, 2: Sodium, 3: Magnesium</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the elements bromine and ______; which element has a higher ionization energy?

<p>chlorine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Number the elements sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, and chlorine in the predicted order of ionization energies from highest to lowest.

<p>1: Chlorine, 2: Phosphorus, 3: Magnesium, 4: Sodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Elements with larger atomic radii than silicon (Si) include aluminum (Al) and tin (Sn).
  • Atomic radii decrease from left to right across a period due to increased nuclear charge.
  • Atomic radii increase from top to bottom of a group because electrons are added to new energy levels.

Ion Sizes and Charge

  • A sodium cation (Na⁺) is smaller than a neutral sodium atom (Na).
  • A phosphorus anion (P³⁻) is larger than a neutral phosphorus atom (P).
  • A magnesium ion (Mg²⁺) is smaller than a sodium ion (Na⁺).
  • A chlorine ion (Cl⁻) is smaller than a phosphorus ion (P³⁻).
  • A potassium ion (K⁺) is larger than a sodium ion (Na⁺).
  • Ionic radii increase down a group due to additional electron shells.
  • Ionic radii decrease across a period as nuclear charge increases, attracting electrons more strongly.
  • Anionic radii tend to increase across a period from left to right.
  • Cationic radii decrease across a period.
  • There is an increase in ionic radii when switching from cations to anions in a period.
  • The predicted order of first ionization energies from highest to lowest: Be > Mg > Ca > Sr.
  • The predicted order of first ionization energies for aluminum, phosphorus, silicon, and sulfur: P > S > Si > Al.

Factors Influencing Ionization Energy

  • Ionization energy increases down a group as electrons are further from the nucleus, resulting in weaker attractions.
  • Ionization energy tends to increase across a period due to increased nuclear charge.
  • Group 16 elements have slightly lower ionization energies than Group 15 due to a fourth electron added to an unfilled p orbital.
  • Group 13 elements exhibit lower ionization energies compared to Group 2 due to electron shielding from a full s orbital.
  • Group 17 elements have larger (more negative) electron affinities than Group 1 elements.
  • Electron affinities increase (become more negative) down a group.
  • Group 14 elements have more negative electron affinities than Group 15 elements.
  • Electronegativity increases across a period and decreases down a group.
  • Relative electronegativities for selected elements: Mg > Ca, P > As, C < N, Br < Cl.

Ionic Radius Comparison

  • Bromine has a larger ionic radius compared to chlorine.
  • The predicted order of ionic radii for sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), and potassium (K): K > Na > Mg.

Ionization Energy Comparisons

  • Chlorine has a higher ionization energy than bromine.
  • The predicted order of ionization energies from highest to lowest for sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), phosphorus (P), and chlorine (Cl): Cl > P > Na > Mg.

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