Noble Gases vs. Halogens: Which Has a Greater Atomic Radius?

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Start date Feb 8, 2018
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The discussion centers on the comparison of atomic radii between noble gases and halogens. It is established that noble gases generally exhibit a larger atomic radius than halogens due to their complete valence electron shells, which result in less effective nuclear charge pulling the electrons closer. The "Periodic Table of Elements" from the Los Alamos National Laboratory serves as a reliable resource for visualizing these atomic radii differences.

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Understanding of atomic structure and electron configuration
Familiarity with the Periodic Table of Elements
Knowledge of atomic radius concepts
Basic grasp of periodic trends in chemistry

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Research the atomic radius trends across periods and groups in the Periodic Table
Explore the concept of effective nuclear charge and its impact on atomic size
Investigate the properties of noble gases and halogens in detail
Utilize the Los Alamos National Laboratory's Periodic Table for further analysis

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Chemistry students, educators, and professionals interested in atomic structure and periodic trends will benefit from this discussion.

Feb 8, 2018

rpthomps

Does the noble gases have an atomic radius decrease or increase from halogens?

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Feb 8, 2018

Lord Jestocost

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You can compare the atomic radii by using, for example, the "Periodic Table of Elements" from the Los Alamos National Laboratory: http://periodic.lanl.gov/list.shtml