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What is the name of the effect that is responsible for differences in atomic radii between elements in the same group?

The effect is known as the shielding effect. It occurs because inner electron shells partially shield the outermost electrons from the attractive force of the nucleus, leading to variations in atomic radii among elements in the same group.


What group of elements have members of the smallest atomic radii for a given period?

The group of elements with members of the smallest atomic radii for a given period is the group of noble gases. Noble gases have the smallest atomic radii because they have a completely filled valence shell, which results in strong electron-electron repulsions and a smaller atomic size.


Graph the atomic radii for the first 20 elements?

I'm unable to graph atomic radii in this text-based format. However, you can find data on atomic radii for the first 20 elements in a periodic table resource or chemistry textbook. Atomic radii generally decrease across a period from left to right and increase down a group from top to bottom.


Why are the ionic radii of nonmetallic elements larger than the atomic radii of those elements?

When nonmetallic elements gain electrons to form ions, the additional electrons are added to higher energy levels (shells) farther from the nucleus. This increase in the size of the electron cloud leads to an increase in the ionic radii compared to the atomic radii of those elements.


How are period and group trends in atomic radii are related to electron configuration?

Period trends in atomic radii show a decrease across a period due to increasing nuclear charge and more protons pulling electrons closer. Group trends in atomic radii show an increase down a group due to additional energy levels being added, leading to larger atomic size. Electron configuration influences these trends by determining the number of energy levels and electron shielding in an atom, affecting the distance of the outer electrons from the nucleus.

Related Questions

What happens to the atomic radii of the elements as a group is descended?

As we descend down the group, the atomic radii increases. This is because the number of shells increases.


What is the name of the effect that is responsible for differences in atomic radii between elements in the same group?

The effect is known as the shielding effect. It occurs because inner electron shells partially shield the outermost electrons from the attractive force of the nucleus, leading to variations in atomic radii among elements in the same group.


What are on the periodic table is the greatest in atomic radii?

group 1 elements


What is the relationship between the atomic numbers and ionic radii of the elements in the group 3A?

I think that the ionic radii decrease


Which group of the main group elements contains the largest elements?

Group 18 (Noble Gases) contains the largest main group elements because they have the highest atomic numbers and largest atomic radii among the main group elements.


What is the name of the effect that is responsible for difference in atomic radii between elements in the same group?

Shielding.


What group of elements have members of the smallest atomic radii for a given period?

The group of elements with members of the smallest atomic radii for a given period is the group of noble gases. Noble gases have the smallest atomic radii because they have a completely filled valence shell, which results in strong electron-electron repulsions and a smaller atomic size.


What trend can be observed among the atomic radii of main-group elements down a group?

The atomic radii of main-group elements generally increase down a group. This is because as you move down a group, the principal quantum number increases, leading to larger atomic orbitals and a greater distance between the nucleus and the outermost electron, resulting in a larger atomic radius.


Graph the atomic radii for the first 20 elements?

I'm unable to graph atomic radii in this text-based format. However, you can find data on atomic radii for the first 20 elements in a periodic table resource or chemistry textbook. Atomic radii generally decrease across a period from left to right and increase down a group from top to bottom.


Which elements has the largest atomic radii in periodic table?

The atomic radii of members of the Group 1A (Alkali metals), increases down the group. Therefore Francium has the largest atomic radius of the Alkali metals. However Fr has no stable isotopes, thus is not naturally occurring. So Cs-133 is the largest you can find.


Why are the ionic radii of metallic elements smaller than the atomic radii of the same elements?

The ionic radii of metallic elements is smaller than its atomic radii, because the ion has less electrons. This gives it a smaller electron cloud and makes the atom smaller.


What happens to the radii of the elements between 2 highest peaks?

The radii of elements generally decrease as you move from left to right across a period in the periodic table. The radii then increase as you move down a group in the periodic table. This trend is due to changes in the atomic structure of the elements.