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HELP, This was a question from the DAT Destroyer Gen. Chem. pg.115
Question: Rank by size :
Al, K, Br, I
Answer: K > Al > I > Br
I thought the more electrons it has, the bigger the atom
Al = 13e
K = 19e
Br = 35 e
I = 53e
So according to my logic, shouldn't the answer be I > Br > K > Al
Question: Rank by size :
Al, K, Br, I
Answer: K > Al > I > Br
I thought the more electrons it has, the bigger the atom
Al = 13e
K = 19e
Br = 35 e
I = 53e
So according to my logic, shouldn't the answer be I > Br > K > Al