Question

Covalent radii is used for
a) non – metals b) Metals c) Both a and b d) Metalloid

Answer 1

Answer:

covalent radii is used for non metals

Explanation:

as mostly non metals only undergo covalent bond formation

example cl2,F2

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is (a) Non-metals.

Explanation:

The radius of an atom can be found by measuring the distance between the centers of two atoms in a molecule.

This can be done using X-ray diffraction.

The radius of an atom in a molecule is called a covalent radius because the molecule is bonded covalently.

The radii of homonuclear diatomic molecules and heteronuclear diatomic molecules are found differently.

Conclusion:

Covalent radii are used for non-metals.