The radius of an atom is dependent upon which 2 things? (Two answers) A.) the number of electrons that it contains
B.) the number of neutrons that it contains
C.) the magnitude of attraction from its nucleus
D.) the distance between the electrons and its nucleus

The correct options are;

C. The magnitude of attraction from its nucleus

D. The distance between the electrons and its nucleus

Explanation:

The atomic radius reduces, within a given period, as we move from left to right, the number of protons increases alongside the number of electrons and the while the quantum shell to which the extra electrons are added to is the same. Therefore, the radius of the atom is dependent on the magnitude of the attraction from the nucleus

Similarly, as we progress to the next period, with an extra quantum shell, the atomic radius is seen to increase.

Therefore, the atomic radius is determined by the distance between the electrons and its nucleus.

a mercury barometer is a device that uses the physical properties of mercury in a tube to measure barometric pressure. mercury barometers are used for : -

1. measurement of atmospheric pressure  

2. determining the altitude of a place

3. weather forecasting

4. calibration and checking of aneroid barometers

5. application in fluid mechanics

6. measurement of pressure in aircrafts

7. surface weather analysis

8. preparation of barographs

9. usage in physical sciences like physics, astronomy & chemistry

10. preparation of aircraft altimeters

characteristics of mercury barometer : -

1.used to define and measure atmospheric pressure.

2.on the average at sea level the column of mercury rises to a height of about 760 mm.

3.this quantity is equal to 1 atmosphere.

4.it is also known as standard atmospheric pressure.

5.a barometer in which the weight of a column of mercury in a glass tube with a sealed top is balanced against that of the atmosphere pressing on an exposed cistern of mercury at the base of the mercury column, the height of the column varying with atmospheric pressure.