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4) Define the following:- i) Atomic radius ii) Electropositivity of an elemen |
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Answer» The atomic RADIUS is defined as one-half the distance between the nuclei of identical atoms that are BONDED together.Electropositivity can be defined as the TENDENCY of an atom to donate electrons to form positively charged cations. The property to form positively charged cations is most probably exhibited by the metallic elements in the PERIODIC table, especially the alkali metals and the alkaline EARTH metals. |
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