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How does the radius of calcium compare to the radius of potassium?

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Answer:

Calcium has a smaller radius in comparison to Potassium.

Step-by-step explanation:

When we move down a group, the atomic radius increases, and when we move from left to right in a period, the atomic radius decreases. Since both Potassium and Calcium are in the 4th period, we have to look left to right. Calcium is to the right of Potassium making the radius smaller.

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