The Atomic Radius of Germanium (Z 32) Is

question 158

Multiple Choice

The atomic radius of germanium (Z 32) is smaller than the atomic radius of potassium (Z 19) because of ________

• A)a change in the n quantum number.
• B)an increase in the effective nuclear charge.
• C)the fact that p and d orbitals have the same orbital penetration.
• D)a decrease in the effective nuclear charge.
• E)germanium having 32 rather than 19 electrons.

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