Rayon Atom MB
Answer the following questions in 1.5 pages:
Task on the atomic radius
In your own words, explain how scientists measure the atomic radius?
What are the factors that affect the atomic radius? Name and define each of these factors…
How do the trends in atomic radius show up in the TP (increases or decreases from top to bottom and from right to left); make a sketch of the TP and use arrows to show the increase in AR.
Arrange the following elements in order of increasing atomic radius and explain your choice. Carbon, aluminum, oxygen, potassium.
In your own words, explain the following terms: a)Screen effect: b)The effective nuclear charge
In your own words, explain how scientists measure the atomic radius? What are the factors that affect the atomic radius?
