Question

If the atomic number increases then the atomic radius should decrease right? So what’s wrong with my data

Answer 1

Answer:

Atomic radius increases by increasing the atomic number.

Explanation:

Atomic radius :

Atomic radius is the distance between nucleus of an atom to its outer most electronic shell.

Trend along group:

As we move down the group atomic radii increased with increase of atomic number. The addition of electron in next level cause the atomic radii to increased. The hold of nucleus on valance shell become weaker because of shielding of electrons thus size of atom increased.

As the size of atom increases the ionization energy from top to bottom also  decreases because it becomes easier to remove the electron because of less nuclear attraction and as more electrons are added the outer electrons becomes more shielded and away from nucleus.

The given data show that the atomic number in increased from 4 to 88 it means atomic radius also increased from 1.53Å to 2.83Å. It means the given data is the elements of periodic table present in group. It is the data of 2nd group of periodic table.