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Atomic radius goes on increasing down a group. Give reason

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(1) The size of an atom is indicated by its radius.
(2) While going down a group a new shell is added. The ref ore, the distance between the outermost electron and the nucleus goes on increasing. These electrons experience lesser pull from the nucleus. Thus, atomic radius goes on increasing down a group.
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