List the following series of elements in order of increasing atomic radius. (a) Be, C, Mg

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List the following series of elements in order of increasing atomic radius.

(a) Be, C, Mg

(b) In, I, Br

Strategy

Use the two size trends:

(1) Down a group, the atomic radii increase;

(2) Across a row from left to right, atomic radii decrease to determine the orders. Use the small periodic table shown to locate the elements.Be Mg In C Br I

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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