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Question 106

An element is compared with the element directly below it in the same group. What is the general change in atomic radius?

  1. It increases only among nonmetals.
  2. It remains identical.
  3. It generally increases.Correct answer
  4. It generally decreases.

Explanation

Atomic radius generally increases down a group because each step adds another occupied electron shell. Focusing only on the larger proton count predicts the opposite trend and overlooks the increased distance and shielding from added shells.

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