Chapter 8, Problem 8.54QE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{Na}}^{+}$ or ${\text{F}}^{-}$ is larger has to be determined. Also, the representation of the shape of the highest energy occupied orbital has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Atomic size is half of the distance between the adjacent atoms in the molecule. Since the electron cloud has no fixed boundary so the size of the atom is measured with high difficulty.