Question

why the atomic size of aluminum and gallium are similar​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The atomic radius i.e., the metallic radius of gallium (135 pm) is less than that of aluminium (143 pm). My book provides the following reason: It is due to the presence of additional 10 d-electrons in gallium which offer poor screening effect for the outer electrons from the increased nuclear charge.