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Because Intermolecular forces decrease with increase in radius
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Mismatch in ionic radii in crystals results in lower crystal lattice energy. This includes the repulsion between the larger ions. Presumably the same effect occurs in the liquid state, particularly at the surface where such interactions can be observed as surface tension.
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