Compared to the Diameter of a Zirconium Atom (A =

question 65

Multiple Choice

Compared to the diameter of a zirconium atom (A = 40) , the diameter of a mercury atom (A = is approximately

• A)four times as large.
• B)twice as large.
• C)the same size.
• D)one-half as large.
• E)one-quarter as large.

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