2006-10-04 17:51:27 · 3 answers · asked by Selma I 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The Chlorine atom has an Atomic radius of 99 pm and a Bromine atom has a radius of 114 or 115 pm. This would be expected.
The Chloride ion (with an extra electron) is usually listed with a radius of 167 pm.
Energy levels are always relative to one another. They are not set at a fixed distance from the center of the atom.
2006-10-04 19:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 67⤊ 0⤋
Of course the bromine atom. The chlorine atom has 3 energy levels, but the bromine has 4.
2006-10-05 01:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by KateG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bromine Atom
It has a 4th shell with 7 electrons in it.
Chlorine with 1- is next smallest with its 3rd shell with 8 electrons in it.
A Chlorine atom is the smallest of the 3 choices with 7 electrons in its 3rd shell. The chlorine atom is the most electronegative of the 3 choices meaning its electrons are attracted to it the most.
Hope this helps.
2006-10-05 01:05:30 · answer #3 · answered by Rich S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋