Figure 8.15
Atomic radii of main-group and transition elements
Opposing forces: Changes in n and
changes in Zeff
Overall Trends
(A) n dominates within a group; atomic
radius generally increases in a group
from top to bottom
(B) Zeff dominates within a period; atomic
radius generally decreases in a period
from left to right
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