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The diameter of an atom varies between 62 and 520 pm, depending on on the specific type of atom.

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Q: Which is a reasonable estimate for the radius of an atom?
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What is a reasonable estimate for the radius of an atom in scientific notation?

1.1 to 3.5 *10^-10 metres.


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What is the radius of an atom in picometers?

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When the atom becomes an anion what happens to its radius?

The radius of an anion is bigger than the radius of a neutral atom.


Why is the radius of an atom of iodine greater than the radius of bromine atom?

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When an atom becomes a cation what happens to it's radius?

The atomic radius of a cation is smaller than that of its original atom. See the related link for an image example of what this may look like.


What is a reasonable estimate?

a moderate estimate, not expensive, reasonable in price


How can you determine if your answer is reasonable?

Estimate the answer. If the calculated answer is close to the estimate then it is reasonable.