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

question 64

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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