Covalent radius Formula

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The Covalent Radius is a measure of the size of an atom that forms part of one covalent bond. Check FAQs
rcov=dcb2
rcov - Covalent Radius?dcb - Distance between Covalent Atoms?

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5.38Edit=10.76Edit2
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Covalent radius Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Covalent radius?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
rcov=dcb2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
rcov=10.76A2
Next Step Convert Units
rcov=1.1E-9m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
rcov=1.1E-92
Next Step Evaluate
rcov=5.38E-10m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
rcov=5.38A

Covalent radius Formula Elements

Variables
Covalent Radius
The Covalent Radius is a measure of the size of an atom that forms part of one covalent bond.
Symbol: rcov
Measurement: LengthUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Distance between Covalent Atoms
Distance between Covalent Atoms is the distance between the centers of the nuclei of the two covalently bonded atoms of an element.
Symbol: dcb
Measurement: LengthUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Covalent radius?

Covalent radius evaluator uses Covalent Radius = Distance between Covalent Atoms/2 to evaluate the Covalent Radius, The Covalent radius formula is defined as a measure of the size of an atom that forms part of one covalent bond. Covalent Radius is denoted by rcov symbol.

How to evaluate Covalent radius using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Covalent radius, enter Distance between Covalent Atoms (dcb) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Covalent radius

What is the formula to find Covalent radius?
The formula of Covalent radius is expressed as Covalent Radius = Distance between Covalent Atoms/2. Here is an example- 5.4E+10 = 1.076E-09/2.
How to calculate Covalent radius?
With Distance between Covalent Atoms (dcb) we can find Covalent radius using the formula - Covalent Radius = Distance between Covalent Atoms/2.
Can the Covalent radius be negative?
Yes, the Covalent radius, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Covalent radius?
Covalent radius is usually measured using the Angstrom[A] for Length. Meter[A], Millimeter[A], Kilometer[A] are the few other units in which Covalent radius can be measured.
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