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1. State two factors that are involved in explaining the radius of an element in Group 14. 2. The atomic radius of tin is greater than that of lead, but the ionisation energy of tin is lower than that of lead. WHY? 3. What is an allotrope? What distinguishes allotropes of carbon? State each of the differences. 4 Why does carbon show a much greater tendency for catenation in comparison to silicon? 5 State three methods of CO production.

1. State two factors that are involved in explaining the radius of an element in Group 14. 2. The atomic radius of tin is greater than that of lead, but the ionisation energy of tin is lower than that of lead. WHY? 3. What is an allotrope? What distinguishes allotropes of carbon? State each of the differences. 4 Why does carbon show a much greater tendency for catenation in comparison to silicon? 5 State three methods of CO production.

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1. State two factors that are involved in explaining the radius of an element in Group 14. 2. The atomic radius of tin is greater than that of lead, but the ionisation energy of tin is lower than that of lead. WHY? 3. What is an allotrope? What distinguishes allotropes of carbon? State each of the differences. 4. Why does carbon show a much greater tendency for catenation in comparison to silicon? 5 State three methods of CO production.
Transcribed Image Text:1. State two factors that are involved in explaining the radius of an element in Group 14. 2. The atomic radius of tin is greater than that of lead, but the ionisation energy of tin is lower than that of lead. WHY? 3. What is an allotrope? What distinguishes allotropes of carbon? State each of the differences. 4. Why does carbon show a much greater tendency for catenation in comparison to silicon? 5 State three methods of CO production.
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