NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
What is expected to happen to the atomic radius as you move down the group?
Options
- AIt remains the same.
- BIt decreases.
- CIt increases.
- DIt becomes unpredictable.
Correct answer
C. It increases.
Step-by-step solution
As you move down the group, for each successive member, one extra shell of electrons is added, and therefore, the atomic radius is expected to increase.