Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Atoms with the largest atomic radius are located where?

  1. At the top of their group.

  2. In the middle of their group

  3. At the bottom of their group

  4. You cannot predict atomic radium by location within a group

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Atomic radius increases down a group as additional electron shells are added. Atoms at the bottom of their group have more electron shells and are larger than those at the top.