How does atomic radius change from right to left on the periodic table?
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Atomic radius increases from right to left on the periodic table due to decreasing nuclear charge and increased electron shielding.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens when an electron relaxes back to its ground state (closer to the nucleus)?
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When an electron relaxes back to its ground state, it emits a quantum of energy, often in the form of light.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the charge of a cation?
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A cation has a positive charge, formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following elements is a transition metal: K, Cl, Mn, B?
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Manganese (Mn) is a transition metal, characterized by its ability to form variable oxidation states.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the next atomic orbital in the series 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 4s?
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The next atomic orbital in the series is 3d, which follows the 4s orbital in energy levels.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define atomic radius.
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Atomic radius is the distance from the nucleus of an atom to the outermost shell of electrons.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the trend of ionization energy across a period?
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Ionization energy generally increases across a period from left to right due to increasing nuclear charge.
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