Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What does ionization energy measure?
💡 Hint: Think about removing something from an atom.
Question 2
Easy
Is adding an electron to an atom generally an exothermic or endothermic process?
💡 Hint: Remember, exothermic processes release energy.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What is ionization energy?
- Energy required to add an electron
- Energy needed to remove an electron
- Energy to maintain all electrons
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during a chemical change where electrons are lost.
Question 2
True or False: Electron affinity measures the energy change when an atom gains an electron.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider whether gaining an electron involves energy being gained or released.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
Compare and contrast the first ionization energies of sodium, magnesium, and aluminum. What trends do you observe?
💡 Hint: Look at the electron configurations and positions on the periodic table to clarify.
Question 2
Given the following elements: fluorine, nitrogen, and oxygen, analyze their electron affinities. How does this affect their tendency to gain electrons?
💡 Hint: Consider how each element approaches a stable octet and the energy associated with electron addition.
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