Atomic radii of transition elements?
Why there is only a gradual decrease in atomic radius when moving across a series of transition elements? I tried to look up the answer but I couldn't get it.
Original post by jyyl
Why there is only a gradual decrease in atomic radius when moving across a series of transition elements? I tried to look up the answer but I couldn't get it.
Filling up 3d level which is inside the 4s level. The increase in 3d electron density effectively shields the outer 4s from the increasing nuclear charge ...
Original post by charco
Filling up 3d level which is inside the 4s level. The increase in 3d electron density effectively shields the outer 4s from the increasing nuclear charge ...
Ahh I understand now. Thank you so much!!
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