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Periodic trends in atomic radii for NEET Chemistry

A quick, NEET-focused explanation of this topic from the Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties chapter of Chemistry.

What Is Periodic trends in atomic radii?

Periodic trends in atomic radii refer to the change in size of atoms across periods and down groups in the periodic table.

Key Points to Remember in Periodic trends in atomic radii

Atomic radius decreases across a period due to increased nuclear charge and increases down a group due to added electron shells.

Periodic trends in atomic radii in NEET Chemistry: What to Focus On

This trend is frequently tested in NEET through comparative questions on atomic sizes.