11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Coulomb's Law
11PRACTICE PROBLEM
Coulomb's law can be used to determine theoretical atomic radii if ionization energies are known. Calculate the average atomic radius for a lithium atom (First ionization enthalpy = 520 kJ/mol). Compare the calculated value with the actual atomic radius of the lithium atom and describe why the two values are different.
Coulomb's law can be used to determine theoretical atomic radii if ionization energies are known. Calculate the average atomic radius for a lithium atom (First ionization enthalpy = 520 kJ/mol). Compare the calculated value with the actual atomic radius of the lithium atom and describe why the two values are different.