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The grid below shows a part of the periodic table. The letters do not represent the actual symbols. Use it to answer the questions that...

The grid below shows a part of the periodic table. The letters do not represent the actual symbols. Use it to answer the questions that follow:-

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a) How do the atomic radius of element
(i) X and M compare. Explain.

(ii) U and Q. Explain

b) Which letter represent the most reactive metal. Explain.

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Martin
I(a) (i) Atomic radius of M is smaller than that of X. The effective nuclear charger in M is greater than in X hence outer electrons strongly pulled to the centre reducing the radius.

(ii) Radius of Q is greater than that of U because Q has more energy levels than U

(b) J because it loses energy more easily due to the bigger atomic radius of J
marto answered the question on October 1, 2019 at 07:12

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