Elements in Period 2 of the Periodic Table Differ Markedly

question 283

Short Answer

Elements in period 2 of the periodic table differ markedly from the heavier elements in the same group due to their especially small ________ and high ________.

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Definitions:

Free Radical

Highly reactive atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons, involved in many chemical reactions, including those in biological systems.

Chlorination

A chemical reaction that introduces chlorine atoms into a molecule, often used for disinfection or organic synthesis.

Dichloromethane

A volatile organic compound with a formula CH2Cl2, commonly used as a solvent and in chemical synthesis.

Initiation Step

The first step in a chain reaction mechanism in which reactive species capable of propagation are generated.