Radius Dependence on Atomic Number

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Radius Dependence on Atomic Number

### Formula:

$$r_n\propto\frac{n^2}{Z}$$

### Terminologies:

- $$r_n$$ β†’ Radius of nth orbit.

- n β†’ Principal quantum number.

- Z β†’ Atomic number.

- ∝ β†’ Proportionality sign; represents direct relationship.

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