Chemistry-Atomic Radius
NEET Chemistry Atomic Radius MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
What term is used to describe the estimated size of an atom based on the distance between two atoms in a covalent bond?
A
Covalent radius
B
Atomic mass
C
Ionic radius
D
Bond length
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The covalent radius is calculated by measuring the distance between two atoms when they are bonded together in a covalent molecule. For instance, in chlorine (Cl2), the bond distance is used to estimate the atomic radius.
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