Question
Which of the following elements has an ionic radius greater
than its atomic radius
a) Ca c) Fe
b) Li d) N
than its atomic radius
a) Ca c) Fe
b) Li d) N
Answers
DrBob222
Which one GAINS electrons to become an ion? Gaining electrons, since they go into a shell already occupied by other electrons, causes the radius to be larger because of the repulsion forces between like charges.
Nhi
So its nitrogen ?
DrBob222
That would be my answer.