In a group I of the periodic table, three elements X,Y,andZ have ionic radii 1.33 A0 , 0.95 A0, and 0.60 A0 respectively. Giving a reason, arrange them in the order of increasing atomic numbers in the group.
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Solution
The ionic radii of the elements are given X=1.33A0,Y=0.95A0,andZ=0.60A0
As the ionic radius increases, the atomic size increases. The number of electrons also increases, and thus, the atomic number increases.
Therefore, the increasing order of atomic
numbers of the elements is Z<Y<X..