Chemistry: Electron Configuration and Trends
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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the highest penetration ability?

  • Gamma rays (correct)
  • Infrared waves
  • X-rays
  • Radio waves

    • As frequency increases, wavelength also increases.

    False (B)

    What is the maximum number of valence electrons an atom can hold determined by?

    Its position in the periodic table.

    The ______________ principle states that electrons occupy the lowest energy levels first.

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

    Match the following periodic trends with their descriptions:

    <p>Atomic Radius = The size of an atom Ionization Energy = The energy required to remove an electron from an atom Electronegativity = The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a bond Electron Affinity = The change in energy when an electron is added to a neutral atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes ionization energy?

    <p>The energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electronegativity generally increases as you move down a group in the periodic table.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain why ionization energy generally increases across a period from left to right.

    <p>As you move across a period, the number of protons in the nucleus increases, leading to a stronger attraction between the nucleus and the electrons. This makes it more difficult to remove an electron, hence the increase in ionization energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electron affinity is the change in energy when an electron is added to a ______ atom to form a negative ion.

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

    Match the following periodic trends with their corresponding definitions:

    <p>Ionization Energy = The energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom Electronegativity = A measure of an atom's tendency to attract a bonding pair of electrons Electron Affinity = The change in energy when an electron is added to a neutral atom to form a negative ion Atomic Radius = The average distance between the nucleus and the outermost electron shell of an atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Flashcards

    Electron Configuration

    The arrangement of electrons in an atom's orbitals.

    Valence Electrons

    The electrons in the outermost shell of an atom.

    Aufbau Principle

    The rule that electrons occupy the lowest energy orbitals first.

    Periodic Trends

    Patterns in properties of elements across periods and groups in the periodic table.

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    Atomic Radius

    The size of an atom, defined as half the distance between two nuclei of the same element.

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    Ionization Energy

    The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

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    Electronegativity

    A measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons.

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    Energy and Wavelength Relationship

    An inverse relationship where energy increases as wavelength decreases.

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    Trend in Ionization Energy (Groups)

    Decreases as you move down a group since outer electrons are farther from the nucleus.

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    Trend in Ionization Energy (Periods)

    Increases across a period from left to right due to increasing nuclear attraction.

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    Trend in Electronegativity (Groups)

    Decreases down a group as atomic size increases.

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    Trend in Electronegativity (Periods)

    Increases across a period from left to right due to increased nuclear charge.

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    Electron Affinity

    The change in energy when an electron is added to a neutral atom to form a negative ion.

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    Trend in Electron Affinity

    Becomes less negative down a group and more negative across a period.

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    Study Notes

    • Electromagnetic Spectrum:

      • Electromagnetic radiation categorized by frequency and wavelength.
      • Higher frequency correlates to higher energy (e.g., microwaves > radio waves, X-rays > infrared).
      • Gamma rays possess the highest penetration due to high-energy photons.

    • Electron Configuration:

      • Valence Electrons: Number of valence electrons depends on the element's position in the periodic table.
      • Notation: Electron configuration notation depicts electron distribution in orbitals, following principles like Aufbau, Hund's, and Pauli.
      • Relationships: Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; energy and frequency are directly related.

    • Periodic Trends:

      • Atomic Radius:
        • Increases down a group due to added electron shells.
        • Decreases across a period due to increased effective nuclear charge.
      • Ionization Energy:
        • Energy needed to remove an electron from a gaseous atom.
        • Decreases down a group (electrons further from the nucleus).
        • Increases across a period (stronger nuclear attraction).
      • Electronegativity:
        • Tendency to attract bonding electrons.
        • Decreases down a group (larger atoms).
        • Increases across a period (greater nuclear charge).
      • Electron Affinity:
        • Energy change when an electron is added to a neutral atom.
        • Becomes less negative down a group.
        • Becomes more negative across a period (atoms readily gain electrons).

    • Key Concepts and Relationships:

      • Atomic radius increases moving down a group due to electron shell additions.
      • Electronegativity measures the tendency of an atom to attract bonding electrons.
      • Higher energy correlates to higher frequency of electromagnetic radiation.
      • Gamma rays penetrate best due to high energy photons.
      • Microwaves have more energy than radio waves.
      • Visible light has a higher frequency than infrared light.

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    Test your knowledge on electron configuration, the electromagnetic spectrum, and periodic trends in chemistry. This quiz explores concepts like valence electrons, atomic radius, and ionization energy, helping you understand their interrelations. Ideal for students studying chemistry concepts in depth.

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