Atomic Radius Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of atomic radius
A
A measure of the size of its atoms and is usually the typical distance from the center of the nucleus to the boundary of the surrounding shells.
2
Q
What is the trend of atomic radius going across and the explanation.
A
Large to small. Radius gets larger left to right
3
Q
What is the trend of atomic radius going down and the explanation.
A
Small to large. Radius gets smaller top to bottom
