Unit 1 : Covalent Radius Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of covalent radius
A
Half the distance between the bonding nuclei
2
Q
What is the trend going down a group for covalent radius
A
Increases going down a group due to increasing number of electron shells
3
Q
What is the trend going across a period
A
Decreases going across a period due to increasing number of protons