If the radius of atom X is greater than the radius of atom Y, then it is also likely that
A) X has a larger electron affinity than Y does.
B) X has a larger effective nuclear charge than Y does.
C) X has greater metallic character than Y does.
D) X has a larger first ionization energy than Y does.
E) X is a poorer conductor of electricity than Y when in the solid state.

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Atoms with larger radii tend to be more metallic in character because they are usually found in the lower left part of the periodic table, where metallic character increases due to the ease of losing electrons.

If the Radius of Atom X Is Greater Than the Radius