If the Radius of Atom X Is Greater Than the Radius

question 91

Multiple Choice

If the radius of atom X is greater than the radius of atom Y, then it is also likely that

• A) X has a larger electron affinity than Y does.
• B) X has a larger effective nuclear charge than Y does.
• C) X has greater metallic character than Y does.
• D) X has a larger first ionization energy than Y does.
• E) X is a poorer conductor of electricity than Y when in the solid state.

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