Atomic Radius Concept Check

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Why do atoms get bigger as you move down the periodic table?

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The atoms have more energy levels.

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Why do atoms get smaller as you move across the periodic table?

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The atoms have more protons and same energy levels.

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An atom with a greater number of protons is said to

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have greater effective nuclear charge

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An atom with a greater number of energy levels is said to

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have greater nuclear shielding

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Atom with the largest atomic radius: K, Rb, Fr, Cs

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Fr

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Atom with the largest atomic radius: K, Mn, Ga, Kr

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K

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Which group has the smallest atomic radius? Options: Alkali metals, Halogens, Noble Gases, Transition metals

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Noble Gases