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What is the metallic radius?


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Part 1: Definition of metallic radius:

  • It is half the distance between the nuclei of two metal atoms in a metallic structure.
  • The atoms are joined by metallic bonds in this kind of metallic structure.
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Part 2: Trend of metallic radius in the periodic table:

  • On moving across a period from left to right, the metallic radius generally decreases due to an increase in the effective nuclear charge.
  • On moving from top to bottom in a group, the metallic radius generally increases due to an increase in principal quantum number.

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