28 Oct 2021
Problem 54b
Page 363
Section: Cumulative Problems
Chapter 8: Periodic Properties of the Elements
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28 Oct 2021
Given information
The atomic radii of the elements show a periodic trend in the periodic table.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
Down in the group, the atomic radii of elements increases because the number of valence shells increases down in the group. Across the period the number of valence shells remains the same and the nuclear charge increases, therefore, the atomic radii decreases.
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