In Table 7.8, the bonding atomic radius of neon is listed as 0.58 , whereas that for

In Table 7.8, the bonding atomic radius of neon is listed as 0.58 Å, whereas that for xenon is listed as 1.40 Å. A classmate of yours states that the value for Xe is more realistic than the one for Ne. Is she correct? If so, what is the basis for her statement?

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Table 7.8 Some Properties of the Noble Gases Boiling Point (K) Density (g/L) Electron Atomic Element Configuration Radius" (A) (kJ/mol) Helium 13 4.2 0.18 0.28 2372 Neon [He]232p° 27.1 0.90 0.58 2081 [Ne]3s3p° [Ar]4s3d°4p° [Kr]5s°ad°5p° Radon [XeJós 4f45d"6p° Argon 87.3 1.78 1.06 1521 Krypton 120 3.75 1.16 1351 Xenon 10 165 5.90 1.40 1170 211 9.73 1.50 1037