im not sure i know the answer to this
i think that it is because calcium has one more valence electron than potassium, but i really just guessed....help?
2006-10-10 12:17:52 · 5 answers · asked by um yea hi 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
the protons in the nucleus atract the outermost shell
in calcium a new proton is aded to the nucleus whereas the electron is added to the same shell therefore the efective nuclear charge increases making the element smaller
2006-10-11 17:04:35 · answer #1 · answered by rachit t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calcium Atomic Structure
2017-01-02 08:43:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atomic Structure Of Calcium
2016-11-09 19:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so not into Chemistry myself. I was trying to research your question but got so mixed up with all the chemical formula that I had to give up. If you have the patience, you can try this web address, http://www.chemtutor.com/struct.htm.
Hope this could help you. Goodluck!
2006-10-10 12:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by ~Charmed Flor~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-10 12:18:51 · answer #5 · answered by dojorno5 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋