Chemistry: Atoms First (2nd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1305079248
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-924-3

Chapter 2 - ChemWork Problems - Page 99h: 157

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$\textbf{The more favorable}$ $\textbf{(negative) electron affinity:}$ (K and Cs): K (Smaller size, stronger attraction for electrons) (Te and Br): bR (Halogens have the highest electron affinities) (Ge and Se): Se (Nonmetals attract electrons more than metalloids) $\textbf{The higher ionization energy:}$ (K and Cs): K (Higher up in Group 1, electrons held more tightly) (Te and Br): Br (Smaller atom, electrons closer to nucleus) (Ge and Se): Se (Smaller size, stronger nuclear pull) $\textbf{The larger size (atomic radius):}$ (K and Cs): Cs (Lower period, more electron shells) (Te and Br): Te (Lower in Group 16, more electron shells) (Ge and Se): Ge (Left of Se in the same period, less nuclear pull)
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