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_______ is the distance between the nucleus of the atom and its outermost shell.

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_______ is the distance between the nucleus of the atom and its outermost shell.

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  • Atomic radius

  • Atomic diameter

  • atomic mass

  • atomic size

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Solution

Atomic radius is the distance between the nucleus of the atom and its outermost shell.

Explanation:

The atomic radius is defined as the distance between the center of the nucleus and the outermost shell containing electrons in an atom. It is the standard measure used to describe the size of an atom.

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Chapter 2: Periodic Classication of Element - Choose the correct option. [Page 4]

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Chapter 2 Periodic Classication of Element
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