Atomic radius increases as you move down a group of elements.

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Arthur Ulfeldt · Answer 1 · 2019-09-14T10:53:12+0000

yes, the atomic radius increases as you move down a group of elements. this is true
going down leads to valence electrons that are further away from nucleus -> less electrostatic attraction -> less pull towards nuc. -> greater radius/volume taken

Atomic radius increases as you move down a group of elements.

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