Atomic Radius Trend Practice

As you move down a group, atomic radius increases because - 

• you add more and more neutrons
• you add more and more protons
• you add more and more shells (energy levels)
• you add more atomic mass

As you move across the periodic table from left to right, the atomic radius decreases.  This is because - 

• the number of protons increases, so attraction to electrons increases
• the number of energy levels increases
• the number of electrons increases
• the atomic mass increases

Atomic Radius is...

• the relative size of the atom's nucleus
• the relative size of the atom's electron cloud
• the energy required to shield the outer electrons from the nucleus
• a measure of the ability of an atom to attract electrons

Which of the following will have a larger radius than Zinc?

• Gallium
• Aluminum
• Magnesium
• Strontium

Which periodic group has the smallest atomic radius in a period?

• Alkali metals
• Halogens
• Noble Gases
• Transition metals

Which of the following will have a larger radius than Zinc?

• Gallium
• Aluminum
• Magnesium
• Strontium

The more protons there are, the  ____ .

• Weaker the pull
• Smaller the electrons
• Stronger the pull
• The bigger the electrons

The atom with the largest atomic radius in Group 18 is - 

• Ar
• He
• Kr
• Rn

Of the elements Ca, Be, Ba, and Sr, which has the largest atomic radius?

• Be
• Ba
• Ca
• Sr

Please choose the atom with the larger atomic radius.​ (a)  

• Lead
• Tin