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The grid given below represents part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that follow. The letters do not represent the actual symbols of elements

The grid given below represents part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that follow. The letters do not represent the actual symbols of elements
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(i) Select a letter which represents an element that looses electrons most readily. Given a reason for your answer
(ii) Explain why the atomic radius of P is found to be smaller than that of N.

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John
i) Element R. Because it has the largest atomic radius hence its outer electron is not held strongly by the protons

ii) P has more protons than N hence greater nuclear charge. The electrons of P are therefore attracted strongly to the nucleus making it small.

johnmulu answered the question on April 12, 2017 at 11:52

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