Concept explainers
Why are the heaviest elements not appreciably larger than the lightest elements?
The reason for not having large size of heavier elements than the light elements.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The size of an element depends on the attraction of the nucleus on the outermost shell electrons.
The number of protons in the nucleus of heavy elements is greater than the number of protons in the nucleus of the light elements, so the attraction of the nucleus on the outermost shell electrons is greater for heavy elements than the attraction for the light elements. The size of heavy elements is less than the size of light elements due to the greater attraction for heavy elements.
Conclusion:
The size of heavy elements is less than the size of light elements due to the greater attraction for heavy elements.
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