Q. 4.88 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Match the spheres A through D with atoms of K, Ge ,Ca, and Kr: $(4.7)$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The match of spheres  with the atoms is $B$is $K$ , $D$is  $Ce$, $A$ is $Ge$ and $C$ is $Kr$.

Step 1: Given Information

We need to find the match the spheres A through D with atoms of  K, Ge , Ca, and Kr. 

Step 2: Explanation

Now, The order of size of the element is-

$K>Ca>Ge>Kr$ As we can see by observing the image, the sequence of spheres is

$B>D>A>C$.

Therefore from the sequence the largest sphere is  $B$ , so this is of $K$. And following the sequence sphere  $D$ is of $Ca$, $A$is of $Ge$ and $C$ is of $Kr$.