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(50 POINTS) Why does the radius of an atom increase as you go down a group on the periodic table?

A) because you are increasing the size of the electrons, which takes up more space

B) because you are adding another outer level of electrons, further from the nucleus

C) because you are adding more neutrons, which reduces the attraction between proton and electron

D) because you are decreasing the pull by the nucleus, allowing the electrons to travel further away

50 POINTS Why does the radius of an atom increase as you go down a group on the periodic table A because you are increasing the size of the electrons which take class=

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

The atomic radius increases as you go down a group in the periodic table. Atoms get larger because more electrons are being added in higher energy levels, and each energy level is further from the nucleus than the last. Therefore, the atomic radius increases as you go down a group.

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