Chapter 1: Problem 15
Use the following information to answer questions 14-16 The radius of atoms and ions is typically measured in Angstroms \((A),\) which is equivalent to \(1 * 10^{-10} \mathrm{m} .\) Below is a table of information for three different elements. TABLE NOT AVAILABLE Neon has a smaller atomic radius than phosphorus because: (A) Unlike neon, phosphorus has electrons present in its third energy level. (B) Phosphorus has more protons than neon, which increases the repulsive forces in the atom. (C) The electrons in a neon atom are all found in a single energy level. (D) Phosphorus can form anions, while neon is unable to form any ions.
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