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Atomic radius of Li is 1.23A0 and ionic radius of Li+ is 0.76A0. The percentage of volume occupied by 2s electron is _____
 

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answer is 76.

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Detailed Solution

Volume of Li = 43πr3 =43×3.14×(1.23)3 =7.79A0 (1s22s1)

Volume of Li = 43πr3 =43×3.14×(0.76)3 =1.83A0 (1s22s1)

volume occupied by 2s electron = 7.79-1.83 = 5.96 A0

% volume occupied by 2s electron  = 5.967.79×100 =0.765 ×100 =76.5

 

 

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