The table below represents elements P, Q, R and S. Study it answer the questions that follow. (The letters are not the actual symbols of...

      

The table below represents elements P, Q, R and S. Study it answer the questions that follow. (The letters are not the actual symbols of the elements.
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(a) Explain why the atomic radius of element P is greater than that of element R.
(b) Explain why the atomic radius of element R is less than its ionic radius.
(c) Using dots and crosses (X) show bonding in the compound formed between elements Q and R.

  

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Maurice
(a) R has greater +ve nuclear charge compared to element P.

(b) R forms its ions by gaining electrons which brings about repulsion leading to increased size of the ion.

(c) Q59132019851.png
maurice.mutuku answered the question on September 13, 2019 at 05:52


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