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sarah1994
Feb 24, 2011, 03:39 AM

Unknown008
Feb 24, 2011, 08:31 AM
You forgot something... they have the largest atomic radii in their periods.

Yes, now what do you think is the answer?

Remember that atomic radius is affected by:
- Number of shells between the nucleus and the last electron shell
- The attractive nature of the nucleus towards the electrons
- The repulsion between the electrons within or outside the shell