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- Apr 2020
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electron affinity is the ability of an atom to accept an electron
The ability to to take electrons.
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Electron shielding describes the ability of an atom's inner electrons to shield its positively-charged nucleus from its valence electrons.
Electrons that are in inner levels try to push away other electrons.
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Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from a neutral atom in its gaseous phase.
It's the opposite of electronegativity.The ability to take an electron.
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The nature of electronegativity is effectively described thus: the more inclined an atom is to gain electrons, the more likely that atom will pull electrons toward itself.
Elements will try to gain an octet the most effective way possible.
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Electronegativity
The ablility to attract and confine an electron.
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Periodic trends
Periodic trends define the characteristics of atoms.
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