Question

atomic radius of Ag is nearer to
a)Cu
b)Hg
c)Au
d)Cd

Answer 1

Answer:

it must be copper .......hope it help

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Answer -

(d) Hg

◆ Atomic radius -

Atomic radius is nothing but the distance of outermost shell from nucleus of the atom.

# Trend of atomic radius in modern periodic table -

Atomic radius of elements increases as we go down the group.

Atomic radius of elements decreases from left to right across the period.

● Explanation -

As Hg is down the group and right in the period w.r.t. Ag, they will resemble in atomic radius.

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