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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Definitions:

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate composed of glucose units, forming the primary structural component of plant cell walls.

Carbohydrate

A category of macronutrients consisting of sugars, starches, and fibers found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products, serving as a primary energy source.

Lipid

Lipids are organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. They are crucial for cell membrane structure and energy storage.

Nucleic Acid

Biomolecules essential to life, including DNA and RNA, that carry genetic information for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms and many viruses.