Periodic Table Day 2 - Trend for Atomic Radius

Periodic Table Day 2 - Trend for Atomic Radius

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The radius of an atom is determined by:

(check all that apply)

• the amount of space between the nucleus and the electrons

• the number of protons in the atom

• the number of neutrons in the atom

• the mass of the atom

Multiple Choice

Use the period trend in atomic size to choose the LARGEST atom:

K, Co, Ge, Br

• K

• Co

• Ge

• Br

Multiple Choice

Use the group trend in atomic size to choose the LARGEST atom:

O, S, Se, Te

• O

• S

• Se

• Te

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The group trend in atomic size is caused by:

(check all that apply)

• increasing number of energy levels

• increasing the shielding effect

• increasing the nuclear charge

• increasing mass number