Given any two elements within a group, is the element with the larger atomic number likely to have a larger or smaller atomic radius than the other element

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Rachael Vaughan

16 February, 06:49

Given any two elements within a group, is the element with the larger atomic number likely to have a larger or smaller atomic radius than the other element

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Cody Strong · Answer 1

Atomic radius of sodium = 227 pm

Atomic radius of potassium = 280 pm

Explanation:

Atomic radii trend along group:

As we move down the group atomic radii increased with increase of atomic number. The addition of electron in next level cause the atomic radii to increased. The hold of nucleus on valance shell become weaker because of shielding of electrons thus size of atom increased.

Consider the example of sodium and potassium.

Sodium is present above the potassium with in same group i. e, group one.

The atomic number of sodium is 11 and potassium 19.

So potassium will have larger atomic radius as compared to sodium.

Atomic radius of sodium = 227 pm

Atomic radius of potassium = 280 pm