Practice - Atomic Size (Atomic Radius) Trends (Qualitative)
Practice Questions
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What happens to atomic size as you go down a group?
💡 Hint: Think about the layers of an onion.
Does atomic size increase or decrease across a period?
💡 Hint: Consider how the nucleus behaves as more protons are added.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What happens to atomic size as you move down a group?
💡 Hint: Visualize how each new shell adds size.
True or False: Atomic size decreases across a period.
💡 Hint: Think of the nucleus's pull on electrons.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain the atomic size trend observed when comparing Potassium (K) and Rubidium (Rb). Why is Rubidium larger?
💡 Hint: Focus on the number of shells each atom has.
Using your knowledge of atomic trends, predict how the atomic radius of Chlorine (Cl) compares with that of Oxygen (O) and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider how many shells and the nuclear charge factored in their sizes.
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