Why Are Atoms at the Bottom of a Group in the Periodic

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why are atoms at the bottom of a group in the periodic table larger than atoms at the top of the group?

• A) larger atoms have more electrons and more occupied energy levels
• B) larger atoms have more protons
• C) larger atoms have more energy levels occupied by electrons
• D) larger atoms have less screening effect by inner electrons

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