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Title: The atomic radius of main-group elements generally increases down a group because ________.
Post by: chemDO on Jan 23, 2016
The atomic radius of main-group elements generally increases down a group because ________.
A) the principal quantum number of the valence orbitals increases
B) effective nuclear charge zigzags down a group
C) effective nuclear charge increases down a group
D) effective nuclear charge decreases down a group
E) both effective nuclear charge increases down a group and the principal quantum number of the valence orbitals increases


Title: Re: The atomic radius of main-group elements generally increases down a group because ________.
Post by: shutchka on Jan 28, 2016
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Title: Re: The atomic radius of main-group elements generally increases down a group because ________.
Post by: chemDO on Feb 3, 2016
Got 10/10 on my quiz, thanks!


Title: Re: The atomic radius of main-group elements generally increases down a group because ________.
Post by: shutchka on Feb 8, 2016
Glad to help, let me know if you need more help