Question

1. Explain atomic size, ionization potential, electronegativity and the general periodic trend for each of these properties. Arrange the following atoms: O, Se, C, Si, F in order of increasing atomic radius, in order of increasing electronegativity and in order of increasing ionization energy. Explain how you developed your list and explain the similarities or differences between the lists.

2.The successive ionization energies for boron are 801, 2430, 3670, 25,000, and 32,800 kJ/mole. Why does boron have a fairly low first ionization energy and why do the values increase with each successive ionization? Why is there a significant jump between the third and fourth value?

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