The atomic radii of the first group elements are given below :
Group-I element | Atomic Radii (pm) |
Na | 86 |
K
| 231 |
Rb | 244 |
Cs | 282 |
State the reason behind the observed trend in the above elements.
Atomic radii increase from Na to Cs due to the addition of new shells as we move down in the group. As new shells are added, hence the effective size of an atom increases.
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