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The atomic radius of K is 227 pm and that of K+ is 133 pm.
Chapter 8, Problem 100P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
The atomic radius of K is 227 pm and that of \(\mathrm{K^+}\) is 133 pm. Calculate the percent decrease in volume that occurs when K(g) is converted to \(\mathrm{K^+}g\). [The volume of a sphere is \(\left(\frac{4}{3}\right)\pi r^3\), where r is the radius of the sphere.]
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QUESTION:
The atomic radius of K is 227 pm and that of \(\mathrm{K^+}\) is 133 pm. Calculate the percent decrease in volume that occurs when K(g) is converted to \(\mathrm{K^+}g\). [The volume of a sphere is \(\left(\frac{4}{3}\right)\pi r^3\), where r is the radius of the sphere.]
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
From the given,