Chapter 8, Problem 8.7MP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The larger species among $\text{Ar}$ and ${\text{Cl}}^{-}$ is to be identified.

Concept introduction:The measure of the size of an element is known as the atomic radius of that element. It is the distance from the nucleus of an atom to the outermost orbital of electron.

To determine:The larger species among $\text{Ar}$ and ${\text{Cl}}^{-}$ .