Other Types of Atomic Radii
Some of the other types of atomic radii include
- Van Der Waals Radius
- Bohr Radius
Let’s discuss these in detail as follows:
Van Der Waals Radius
It is defined based on the attractive forces between atoms or ions nearby when they are not bonded in a covalent or ionic manner.
Bohr Radius
The Bohr radius is defined as the radius of the orbit in which the electron of a hydrogen atom revolves around the nucleus in the lowest energy state. In other words, it represents the average distance between the electron and the nucleus.
Atomic Radii
Atomic Radii refer to the size of an atom, indicating how big or small an atom is. Atomic Radii or size, is defined as the shortest distance between the center of an atom’s nucleus and its outermost shell. This concept is similar to the radius of a circle, with the nucleus being analogous to the circle’s center and the outermost orbital of the electron corresponding to the circle’s outer edge. In this article, we will discuss various concepts related to atomic radii of various elements in detail.
Table of Content
- What is Atomic Radii?
- Types of Atomic Radii
- Atomic Radii Formula
- Atomic Radii for Elements
- Atomic Radii Trends in Periodic Table
- Limitations of Atomic Radii