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What determines whether the term "Atomic Radius" refers to covalent or metallic radii?
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesNEET
Options:
  • A The atomic number of the element
  • B The number of valence electrons
  • C Whether the element is a non-metal or a metal
  • D The element's position in the periodic table
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The correct answer is: Whether the element is a non-metal or a metal
"Atomic Radius" is used to refer to either covalent or metallic radii depending on whether the element is a non-metal or a metal.

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