Chemistry, asked by sumangala111, 1 year ago

What is the difference between atomic radius and covalent radius?​


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Answered by subhikshamrth
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Atomic radius applies to a single atom. It is the distance from the centre of the nucleus to the boundary of it's electron cloud.

Covalent radius applies when two atoms of the same species are bonded. It is half of the distance between the two nuclei.

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sumangala111: is covalent radius applicable for solids/metals?
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