Which of the Following Statements Is Not Correct About the Radius

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not correct about the radius of atoms or ions?

• A)The metallic radius of an atom is defined as half the distance between the nuclear centers in a crystal of the metal.
• B)The atomic radius of an atom is defined as half the length of a covalent bond involving the atom.
• C)Radii vary only based on group position in the periodic table.
• D)The ionic radius of an ion is computed from the distances between nuclear centers in ionic crystals.
• E)Radii depend on the interaction of the outermost electrons of the atom/ion and the nucleus.

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