Ask Question
10 May, 04:58

Explain why atomic radius decreases as you move to the right across a period for main-group elements but not for transition elements.

+4
Answers (1)
  1. 10 May, 05:30
    0
    Atomic radius decreases across a period because valence electrons are being added to the same energy level at the same time the nucleus is increasing in protons. The increase in nuclear charge attracts the electrons more strongly, pulling them closer to the nucleus.
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Get an answer to your question ✅ “Explain why atomic radius decreases as you move to the right across a period for main-group elements but not for transition elements. ...” in 📙 Chemistry if there is no answer or all answers are wrong, use a search bar and try to find the answer among similar questions.
Search for Other Answers