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The size of potassium atom is greater than the size of sodium atom. Give reason.

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To explain why the size of a potassium atom is greater than that of a sodium atom, we can break down the reasoning into several steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Elements - Sodium (Na) and potassium (K) are both alkali metals found in Group 1 of the periodic table. ### Step 2: Atomic Numbers and Electron Configurations - Sodium has an atomic number of 11, which means it has 11 electrons. Its electron configuration is 2, 8, 1. - Potassium has an atomic number of 19, meaning it has 19 electrons. Its electron configuration is 2, 8, 8, 1. ...
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ICSE-PERIODIC PROPERTIES OF ELEMENTS -QUESTION
  1. Give the number of group and the period, of the element having three ...

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  2. In group 1 the atomic radius of sodium is greater than the atomic radi...

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  3. The size of potassium atom is greater than the size of sodium atom. Gi...

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  4. In halogens (group 17) the atomic radius of chlorine is greater than t...

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  5. The atomic size of beryllium is smaller than the atomic size of lithiu...

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  6. The atomic size of lithium is larger than the atomic size of beryllium...

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  7. Look at the atomic radii of some elements of the second period and ans...

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  8. Look at the atomic radii of some elements of the second period and ans...

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  9. Look at the atomic radii of some elements of the second period and ans...

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  10. Look at the atomic radii of some elements of the second period and ans...

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  11. The ionisation energy of potassium is lower than that of sodium. Give ...

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  12. Give reason - The oxidising power of elements increases from left to r...

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  13. Fill in the blank from the choices given in brackets : The energy ...

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  14. Which one of the following elements of period 2 has high electron affi...

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  15. Define the following terms: Ionisation potential

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  16. Define the following terms: Electron affinity .

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  17. Answer the following questions: The metals of Group 2 from top to ...

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  18. The metals of Group 2 in the periodic table from top to bottom are - B...

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  19. An element has an atomic number 16. State the period to which it belon...

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  20. An element has an atomic number 16. State the number of valence electr...

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