Light & Periodicity Exam Review

These flashcards cover key concepts related to light, periodicity, and atomic structure, as found in the lecture notes.

Light can be characterized by its and .

wavelengths; frequencies

The equation for speed of light is = · __.

c; λ; v

The __ of light is a constant value at 2.998 x 10^8 m/s.

speed

In the visible spectrum, __ light has the longest wavelength.

red

Energy is related to frequency by the equation __ = h · v.

E

Microwaves cause __ in molecules.

rotation

Anions are ions with a charge and are than the original atom.

negative; larger

Cations are ions with a charge and are than the original atom.

positive; smaller

The trend in ionization energy shows that it __ as you move up a group in the periodic table.

increases

The __ configuration shows the electrons in an atom arranged in order of increasing energy levels.

electron

The atom with an electron configuration ending in 3p4 is __.

sulfur

For noble gases, their electron configurations do not typically change upon gaining or losing electrons because they have __ energy levels.

full

Electron affinity tends to be __ for nonmetals than for metals.

higher

The most electronegative element is __.

Fluorine

The size of the atom is referred to as its __.

atomic radius

The energy required to remove an electron from an atom is called __ energy.

ionization

When an atom gains electrons, it becomes a __.

negative ion (anion)