Atomic radius: The distance from the nucleus to the outermost electron shell of an atom.
How to apply it: Apply periodic trends in atomic radius to explain why atoms shrink across a period and grow down a group.
Course: AP Chemistry · Unit: Atomic Structure and Properties
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