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What is the van der Waals radius used to represent?

Options

  1. AThe distance between two similar atoms in separate molecules in a solid.
  2. BThe overall size of the atom including its valence shell in a nonbonded situation.
  3. CThe distance between two dissimilar atoms in a covalent bond.
  4. DThe radius of an atom's core in contact with the core of an adjacent atom in a bonded situation.

Correct answer

B. The overall size of the atom including its valence shell in a nonbonded situation.

Step-by-step solution

The van der Waals radius represents the overall size of the atom, including its valence shell, in a nonbonded situation.

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