When comparing the two elements cd and ge, the larger element is based on periodic trends alone?

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Emily Welch

15 August, 19:39

When comparing the two elements cd and ge, the larger element is based on periodic trends alone?

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Jaelynn Vincent · Answer 1

The periodic trend for atomic radius which quantifies us about the size of the atom increases as you go up a group (column) and increases as you go from left to right. When you locate Cadmium (Cd) and Germanium (Ge) in the periodic table, you see that Ge is one row higher above Cd. Furthermore, it is located more to the right than Cd. Then, definitely, Ge is larger than Cd.