Periodic Trends - Determine which atom has the smallest atomic radii (radius) - Johnny Cantrell

Periodic Trends | Determine which atom has the smallest atomic radii (radius) | Chemistry | Whitwell High School | UTC - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga www.whitwellhigh.com Instructor/Professor: Johnny Cantrell

3.2 Trends in Atomic Radii [SL IB Chemistry]

As the group is descended, atomic radii increases as extra energy levels are added. Crossing a period results in reducing radii since there is more electrostatic attraction as atomic number increases.

Periodic Trends - Atomic and Ionic Radii.- Periodic Classification of Elements (Part 14)