NgaBakerville NgaBakerville

17-06-2015
Chemistry

contestada

Explain, in terms of electrons, why the radius of a potassium atom is larger than the radius of a potassium ion in the ground state.

Respuesta :

mrdoughnut7 mrdoughnut7

19-06-2015

Because the Potassium ion loses an electron, the electrons come a little closer to the nucleus because they are attracted to the protons. This makes the ion smaller in radius

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

How is the equator similar to the prime meridian? A. both the prime meridian and equator are lines that divide earth into norther and southern hemispheres B. bo

A rectangle is 2.5 times as long as it is wide. Find the dimensions of the rectangle if it is perimeter is 56 cm. I need a help with this question plz and what

Who lived in Brazil before the European settlers arrived?

Jean spent $16 on new T-shirts. If each shirt costs the same whole dollar amount, how many could she have bought?

The sum of one-third of a number and 5 is 27. I need help plz!!

Which of the following explains why the heart is organized so that it pumps blood to two different locations? a.to supply blood to two different sides of the bo

how d you work out 450 divided by 600

The area of a rectangle is represented by 5x^2+19x+12. What is the length?

what was the purpose of the Atlantic Charter

The area of a rectangle is represented by 5x^2+19x+12. What is the length?