Why do the atomic radii of the second (4d) and third (5d) transition series exhibit very similar values (e.g., Zr ≈ Hf)?.
Due to Lanthanoid Contraction. The filling of 4f orbitals before 5d results in poor shielding, pulling 5d electrons in and cancelling the size increase.
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