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Choose the element with the larger atoms from each
Chapter 9, Problem 81P(choose chapter or problem)
Choose the element with the larger atoms from each pair.
(a) Al or In
(b) Si or N
(c) P or Pb
(d) C or F
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QUESTION:
Choose the element with the larger atoms from each pair.
(a) Al or In
(b) Si or N
(c) P or Pb
(d) C or F
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
(a)
Atomic size is the distance between a nucleus of an atom and its valence or outermost shell .
In the periodic table as we move to right the atomic size decreases and as we move to down atomic size increases.
The given elements - Aluminium or indium
Indium lies below Aluminium in the periodic table.
Therefore, Indium has greater atomic size than Aluminium.
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