Question

How does ionic radius change down a group in the periodic table?

A. It does not change.

B. It tends to decrease.

C. It first decreases, then increases.

D. It first increases, then decreases.

E. It tends to increase.

Answer 1

Is C the correct answer?

Answer 2

As you move down a group in the periodic table, additional layers of electrons are being added, which causes the ionic radius to increase as you move down the periodic table.

Answer 3

So E is the correct answer?

Answer 4

Yep, E is correct. :)

Answer 5

Thanks!

Answer 6

You're welcome :)