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Explain measurement methods of atomic radius. |
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Answer» Solution :There is no method to measure atomic radius. Size of an atom `(~1.2 Å i.e. 1.2 XX 10^(-10)m)` is very small. The electron cloud SURROUNDING the atom does not have a sharp boundary, the DETERMINATION of the atomic size can.t be precise. In other words, there is no practical was by which the size of an INDIVIDUAL atom can be measured. Atomic radius is covalent or METALLIC radius which is measured by X-ray method spectroscopic methods. |
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