NEETChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
How is the metallic radius of copper determined?
Options
- ABy measuring the electron cloud radius
- BBy measuring the bond distance in a copper molecule (Cu 2 )
- CBy measuring the distance between two adjacent copper atoms in solid copper
- DBy measuring the distance between two copper ions
Correct answer
C. By measuring the distance between two adjacent copper atoms in solid copper
Step-by-step solution
The metallic radius of copper is determined by measuring the distance between two adjacent copper atoms in solid copper.