SAT Chemistry

Category - True or False

F- has a smaller atomic radius than F. True or false?
  1. True
  2. False
Explanation
Answer: False

The statement is false. F- has one more electron than F, but the same number of protons. Thus, the electrons in F- are held less tightly to the nucleus than the electrons of F. Therefore, F- has a larger atomic radius than F.
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