Answer
The atomic radius decreases from Sc to Cu
Work Step by Step
This is because there is an increasing $Z_{eff}$ from left to right. This means that the nucleus increasing holds on to electrons stronger and thus the atomic radius decreases
Chemistry (4th Edition)
by Burdge, Julia
Published by
McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
ISBN 10:
0078021529
ISBN 13:
978-0-07802-152-7
Chapter 22 - Questions and Problems - Page 1003: 22.3
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