SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following will have a larger radius than Zinc?
A
Gallium
B
Aluminum
C
Magnesium
D
Strontium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The atom that will have a larger radius than zinc is strontium, Sr.

Detailed explanation-2: -Potassium has the largest atomic radii.

Detailed explanation-3: -Strontium has a greater atomic radius because it is in period 5 and thus has 5 energy levels (while magnesium is in period 3 and only has 3 energy levels).

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