Question

Which elements atoms have a larger atomic radius than atoms of silicon?

Answer 1

Answer:

(Chlorine, Fluorine, anything that gains an electron when it ionizes) For example: when F becomes F â , it gains one electron but has the same number of protons, meaning the attraction of the protons to the electrons is weaker, creating a larger radius.

Explanation:

Sodium Atom has a larger atomic radius than chlorine, because as we go across the period the nuclear charge (charge on the atom) increases, also outermost electrons occupy the same principle energy level as we go across the period(3 sub energy level) so the electrons in chlorine are held more closely and tightly together than that of sodium....so sodium has a larger atomic radius

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Answer 2

the answer will be sodium(Na)