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How is the Size of an Atom Indicated ?

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How is the size of an atom indicated ?

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The size of an atom is indicated by its radius.

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Chapter 3: Atoms and Molecules - Very Short Answers [Page 129]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 9
Chapter 3 Atoms and Molecules
Very Short Answers | Q 12 | Page 129

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