Single Choice

The atomic radius of $$Ag$$ is closed to :

A$$Cu$$
B$$Hg$$
C$$Ni$$
D$$Au$$
Correct Answer

Solution

The atomic radius of the second and third transition series are almost the same. This phenomenon is associated with the intersection of the 4f orbitals which must be filled before 5d series of elements begin. The filling of 4f before 5d orbitals results in a regular decrease in radii called Lanthanoid Contraction. The atomic radius of $$ Ag$$ is closest to $$Au$$.


SIMILAR QUESTIONS

d - block and f - block Elements

Which of the following does not represent the correct order of the property indicated?

d - block and f - block Elements

Give reason for: $$Zr$$ and $$Hf$$ have almost identical radii.

d - block and f - block Elements

Account for: Silver atom has completely filled $$d$$-orbitals ($$4d^{10}$$) in its ground state yet silver is a transition element.

d - block and f - block Elements

The decreases in atomic volume from Cr to Cu is very negligible because

d - block and f - block Elements

The atomic radii of the elements are almost same of which series:

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