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Atomic radii of alkaline earth metals are smaller than the corresponding members of alkali metals. Why?

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The atomic radii of alkaline earth metals are smaller than alkali metals. This is due to the fact that group 2 elements have a higher nuclear charge, allowing the electrons to move towards the nucleus. This reduces the size of atomic and ionic radii.
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