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Atomic Radius
Atomic radius refers to the size of an atom, typically measured as the distance from the nucleus to the outermost shell of electrons. It is not a fixed value, as atoms do not have sharply defined boundaries; instead, it is often represented in terms of covalent radii (the distance between the nuclei of two bonded atoms) or van der Waals radii (the effective distance of a neutral atom's outer shell). Atomic radius generally increases down a group in the periodic table due to the addition of electron shells and decreases across a period from left to right due to the increasing nuclear charge, which pulls the electron cloud closer to the nucleus.
Electronegativity
Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons when bonded to another atom. It reflects the tendency of an atom to draw bonding electrons toward itself. The concept was first introduced by Linus Pauling and is often measured on a scale (the Pauling scale), where higher values indicate a stronger ability to attract electrons. Electronegativity typically increases across a period (from left to right) in the periodic table and decreases down a group due to the increasing distance of the valence electrons from the nucleus and the shielding effect of inner electrons.
Ionization Energy
Ionization energy is the amount of energy required to remove the most loosely bound electron from an isolated gaseous atom in its ground state. It is a measure of how strongly an atom holds onto its electrons; higher ionization energy indicates a stronger hold. Ionization energy typically increases across a period (from left to right) as the effective nuclear charge increases, making it more difficult to remove an electron. Conversely, ionization energy decreases down a group because the outer electrons are farther from the nucleus and experience greater shielding from inner electrons, making them easier to remove.