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Periodic Trend: Atomic Radius

Periodic Trend: Atomic Radius

10. Periodic Properties of the Elements / Periodic Trend: Atomic Radius / Problem 6

What is the primary reason for the general increase in atomic radius as you descend a group among main-group elements?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

The size of the valence shell decreases.

B

The atomic stability increases, leading to expansion.

C

The number of electron shell increases.

D

The nucleus of an atom decreases.

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