RAJASTHAN ­ PET Rajasthan PET Solved Paper-2004

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    The density of Na is higher than K because

    A)  ionisation potential of Na is greater than K

    B)  size of Na is smaller than K

    C)  atomic weight of K is greater than Na

    D)  only eight electrons are present in third shell of K

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     The density of Na is higher than K because only eight electrons are present in third shell of potassium while the capacity of third shell is 18 electrons. Further more lower density of K is due to abnormal increase in size of K.


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