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Compare the Atomic Radius of Lithium (Li) and
Potassium (K) and EXPLAIN.

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Lithium has a smaller atomic radius than potassium

Step-by-step explanation:

Lithium has fewer electrons therefore fewer orbitals (1s2, 2s1) vs Potassium with more electron and therefore orbitals (1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 4s1)

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