Chapter 23, Problem 6E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as for the difference in radius between Pt and Pd is so much less than between Pd and Ni should be stated.

Concept introduction:

Periodic table represents the arrangement of the elements in increasing order of their atomic number. The horizontal groups or rows in periodic table are known as periods while vertical groups or rows are known as groups. There are 18 groups and 7 periods in a periodic table.