Solved: In Table the bonding atomic radius of neon is
Chapter , Problem 84AE(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 84AE
In Table the bonding atomic radius of neon is listed as 0.58 Å, whereas that for xenon is listed as 1.40 Å. A classmate of yours states that the value for Xe is more realistic than the one for Ne. Is she correct? If so, what is the basis for her statement?
Table Some Properties of the Noble Gases
Element |
Electron Configuration |
Boiling Point (K) |
Density (g/L) |
Atomic Radius* (Å) |
I1 (kJ/mol) |
Helium |
1s2 |
4.2 |
0.18 |
0.28 |
2372 |
Neon |
[He]2s22p6 |
27.1 |
0.90 |
0.58 |
2081 |
Argon |
[Ne]3s23p6 |
87.3 |
1.78 |
1.06 |
1521 |
Krypton |
[Ar]4s23d104p6 |
120 |
3.75 |
1.16 |
1351 |
Xenon |
[Kr]5s24d105p6 |
165 |
5.90 |
1.40 |
1170 |
Radon |
[Xe]6s24f145d106p6 |
211 |
9.73 |
1.50 |
1037 |
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