The radius of Na⁺ (in pm) in sodium chloride is 102. The radius of Cl⁻ is 181 pm. The difference is $x$ pm. Find $x$.
Answer (integer)
79
Solution
Difference $= 181 - 102 = 79$ pm.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Periodic Table and Periodicity · Topic: Atomic and Ionic Radii
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