4. Darium (Da) is the name given to the hypothetical element with an atomic number of 120. It should belong to the Alkaline Earth Metals family and have two valence electrons. (a) Would this element have a larger or smaller atomic radius than radium (Ra)? Explain your answer using atomic structure (NOT position on the periodic table) and specific terminology learned in the course.

4. Darium (Da) is the name given to the hypothetical element with an atomic number of 120. It should belong to the Alkaline Earth Metals family and have two valence electrons. (a) Would this element have a larger or smaller atomic radius than radium (Ra)? Explain your answer using atomic structure (NOT position on the periodic table) and specific terminology learned in the course.

Introductory Chemistry For Today

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Chapter3: Electronic Structure And The Periodic Law

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