Question

match the trend to the correct description. the amount that an atom pulls on electrons when it shares them in a molecule. the energy required to remove an electron from a neutral atom. the \size\ of the atom, specifically half the distance between the nuclei when two identical are bonded together. the \size\ of an ion compared to the neutral version of the atom. electronegativity ionization energy ionic size atomic radius

Explanation:

1. Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons when it shares them in a molecule.
2. Ionization energy is the energy needed to remove an electron from a neutral atom.
3. Ionic size refers to the "size" of an ion compared to the neutral version of the atom.
4. Atomic radius is half the distance between the nuclei when two identical atoms are bonded together.

Answer:

• The amount that an atom pulls on electrons when it shares them in a molecule: Electronegativity
• The energy required to remove an electron from a neutral atom: Ionization Energy
• The "size" of an ion compared to the neutral version of the atom: Ionic Size
• The "size" of the atom, specifically half the distance between the nuclei when two identical are bonded together: Atomic Radius