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Why does Barium (Ba) have a larger atomic radius than Magnesium (Mg)?

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A. The nucleus of barium (Ba) repels the electrons with more force than in magnesium (Mg), pushing them further away from the nucleus.

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Barium has a larger atomic radius because it has more energy levels and a larger shielding effect. Silicon has a smaller atomic radius because it has a stronger nuclear charge.

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