Post Utme Unilag 2023 Chemistry Question 26

Practice objective / multiple choice question 26 from the 2023 Post Utme Unilag Chemistry examination.

Post Utme Unilag 2023 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 26 POST_UTME_UNILAG • 2023 • CHEMISTRY • objective

The atomic radius of an atom is defined as the dis\tance from the nucleus to the outermost electron in a neutral atom. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the relationship between atomic radius and atomic number?

Answer Options

A. Atomic radius increases with increa\sing atomic number.
Correct Answer B. Atomic radius decreases with increa\sing atomic number.
C. Atomic radius remains cons\tant with increa\sing atomic number.
D. Atomic radius is indep\endent of atomic number.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Atomic radius decreases with increa\sing atomic number.

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This is Post Utme Unilag 2023 Chemistry Question 26. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Post Utme Unilag Chemistry examination.

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