Since Na and Cs are both Group 1 metals we might expect the crystal structure of CsCl to be identical to the NaCl. Suggest a reason for the difference between the two crystal structures.

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Since Na and Cs are both Group 1 metals we might expect the crystal structure of CsCl to be identical to the NaCl. Suggest a reason for the difference between the two crystal structures. 

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