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Types of Atomic Radii
- Van der Waals Radius
- Distance between nuclei of two non-bonded atoms.
- Larger than the covalent radius.
- Covalent Radius
- Half the distance between nuclei of two bonded atoms.
- Smaller than the Van der Waals radius.
Key Relationship:
Van der Waals Radius > Covalent Radius
In a nutshell
Van der Waals Radius is always larger than the Covalent Radius.
"Van der Waals is Wider!"
(Van der Waals radius > Covalent radius)
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