\nAlthough has one shell more than , its size is lesser than . This is because of the poor shielding effect of the electrons in the gallium.\n\n
The shielding effect of electrons is very poor and the effective nuclear charge experienced by the valence electrons in gallium is much more than it is in the case of . So the atomic radius of gallium is less as compared to aluminium.
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How would you explain the lower atomic radius of as compared to ?
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What are allotropes? Sketch the structure of two allotropes of carbon namely diamond and graphite. What is the impact of structure on physical properties of two allotropes?