Define the following : Atomic Radii , Ionization Energy , Electron Affinity , Electronegativity.

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Answer :

Ans :(1) Atomic Radii :
“An atom does not have strictly defined boundaries so it is impossible to determine the exact radius of an atom but theoretically it is defined as half the distance between the two adjacent nuclei of two similar atoms in touch with each other”.
Unit :
It is measured in Angstrom. 1A0 = 10-8 cm.
Trend in Group :
It increases from top to bottom due to increase in number of shells.
Trend in Period :
It decreases from left to right due to increase in nuclear charge.
(2) Ionization Energy :
“The minimum amount of energy required to remove the most loosely bound electron from the valence shell of a gaseous atom or ion in ground state to form a positive ion (cation) is called first ionization energy or ionization potential”.
Unit :
It is measured in K.Jole / Mole or (ev) electron volt per atom. It depends upon the atomic size & nuclear charge.
Trend in Group :
It decreases from top to bottom due to increase in number of shells.
Trend in Period :
It increases from left to right due to decrease in atomic size & increase in nuclear charge.
(3) Electron Affinity :
“The energy change that occurs when an electron is gained by an atom in the gaseous state is called Electron Affinity. Electron Affinity for the addition of first electron is negative but for further addition of electrons it is positive.”
Unit :
It is measured in K.Jole / Mole or (ev) electron volt per atom. It depends upon the atomic size & nuclear charge.
Trend in Group :
It decreases from top to bottom due to increase in number of shells in atom which decreases its force of attraction.
Trend in Period :
It increases from left to right in a period due to increase in nuclear charge.
(4) Electronegativity :
“The relative tendency of an atom in a molecule to attract the shared pair of electron towards itself is called Electronegativity.”
Unit :
It is denoted by a number & has no unit.
Trend in Group :
It decreases from top to bottom due to increase in number of shells in atom which decreases its force of attraction.
Trend in Period :
It increases from left to right in a period due to increase in nuclear charge.

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