Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Sizes of Atoms

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the sizes of atoms is NOT true?

• A)The atomic radius of an atom that exists as a diatomic molecule is half the distance between nuclear centers.
• B)The ionic radius is derived from the distances between nuclear centers in ionic compounds.
• C)The metallic radius is half the distance between atomic centers in the solid metal.
• D)The edge of an atom can be described exactly.
• E)The radius of an atom depends on its environment.

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