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I just learned this in chemistry. The general trends in the Periodic Table for atomic radii , a.k.a. half the distance between the centers of the nuclei of two atoms are as follows : atomic radii tend to become larger going down a group in the periodic table and also larger going left to right across a period. Essentially the higher the atomic # the more electrons, which means that there are more electrons in the farther electron orbitals. Due to the increase in the # of electrons, the nuclear charge/ charge of the nucleus has less of an effect on the outer electrons and thus the outer electrons are allowed to go out farther, which in turn allows for a greater atomic radii and thus a larger atom. Finally to answer your question Flourine would be a larger atom than Carbon. Hopefully I was of some help, and good luck!
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The Fluorine atom is larger than the Hydrogen atom because of the amount of electrons. Electrons are negatively charged, and thus, repel each other. This repulsion between electrons increases the distance between the electrons of the fluorine atom. Fluorine has 9 electrons, while Hydrogen only has two. Because Fluorine has more, it experiences more repulsion, and thus, is larger.
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∙ 13y agoChlorine (in 3rd period) is bigger than the 2nd period Fluorine
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What does two fluorine atoms one chlorine atom and one phosphorus atom make up?
Two fluorine atoms one chlorine atom and one phosphorus atom make up PClF2.
Certain compound is made up of two fluorine atoms one chlorine atom and one phosphorus atom?
PClF2 is made up of two fluorine atoms one chlorine atom and one phosphorus atom.
Why fluorine is stronger oxidising agent than chlorine?
Oxidising agents gain electrons. Fluorine is a smaller atom than chlorine, so the effective pull of its nucleus is greater.
Is fluorine similar properties to chlorine?
YES, very similar properties. Both Fluorine and Chlorine are in Group (or Family) 17. Fluorine is in Period 2 and Chlorine is Period 3
How does a chlorine atom and a chlorine ion differ?
First of all fluoride and fluorine ("u" in the spelling) are two different things.A fluoride ion is derived from fluorine by stripping one electron from a fluorine molecule (or atom).Looks like your curious about fluoridation of water. Don't get lost in the unfounded science.Fluoride also come in two forms. Organic and inorganic. Inorganic is not harmful to humansand that is what is in toothpaste (and other oral products) and in some water supplies.Organic fluoride is what is in poisons and pesticides. Inorganic fluoride is being replaced with better agents but that's another story.
What does two fluorine atoms one chlorine atom and one phosphorus atom make up?
Two fluorine atoms one chlorine atom and one phosphorus atom make up PClF2.
Certain compound is made up of two fluorine atoms one chlorine atom and one phosphorus atom?
PClF2 is made up of two fluorine atoms one chlorine atom and one phosphorus atom.
What is the biggest atom bromine fluorine chlorine or iodine?
iodine
What is the largest atom bromine fluorine iodine chlorine?
bromine
Is a chlorine atom or chlorine ion bigger?
A sulfur atom is larger than an oxygen atom.
Which is a bigger atom chlorine or iodine?
Iodine
Why fluorine is stronger oxidising agent than chlorine?
Oxidising agents gain electrons. Fluorine is a smaller atom than chlorine, so the effective pull of its nucleus is greater.
How many valence electrons does a fluorine atom contain?
A fluorine atom has 7 valance electrons. This can be identified by looking which group fluorine is located, which is group 7. However when the atoms get bigger this rule does not apply so easily.
What happens when Fluorine atom reacts with a chlorine atom?
Chlorine and Fluorine generally do not react with each other, because they are in the same family, but they do form a highly reactive mixture. If the atoms happen to combine, I would assume you would get a Chlorine Monofluoride molecule, because chlorine and fluorine both have 7 valance eletrons, so they might share one, and it would look like this Cl-F they would share an electron, like F2, or Cl2 do.
What elements make up CCL2f2?
One atom of Carbon, two atoms of Chlorine, and two atoms of Fluorine.
What is more reatice fluorine or chlorine?
Fluorine is more reactive than chlorine.
What is the oxidation states of the elements in FClO4?
FClO4 is the name of Fluorine perchlorate.Here Chlorine is in +7 oxidation state, Fluorine is in -1 oxidation state, 3 atoms of Oxygen (that are double bonded to Chlorine) are in -2 oxidation state, and the forth Oxygen atom (which is connected to Fluorine and Chlorine) is in 0 oxidation state.So, total charge = 7(of Chlorine) -1(of Fluorine) -(2 * 3)(of 3 Oxygen) +0(of Fourth Oxygen) = 0
