Which atom is the largest?

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The question is asking about the size of atoms and specifically which atom has the largest atomic radius. This requires an understanding of atomic structure and periodic trends in chemistry.

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Francium has the largest atomic radius because it is the last element in group I of the periodic table. Atomic size generally increases as you move down a group due to the addition of electron shells.

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Sources

• Atomic Radius Trend - chemistrytalk.org
• Which are the smallest and largest atoms? - Socratic - socratic.org
• Which are the smallest and largest atoms? - Vedantu - vedantu.com