Atomic Size Trends:
* Across a Period (Left to Right): Atomic size generally decreases. This is because the number of protons increases, attracting the electrons more strongly and pulling them closer to the nucleus.
* Down a Group (Top to Bottom): Atomic size generally increases. This is because the number of electron shells increases, adding to the atomic radius.
Cobalt (Co) is located in period 4, group 9 of the periodic table.
Meitnerium (Mt) is located in period 7, group 9 of the periodic table.
Since Meitnerium is located in a lower period than Cobalt, it has more electron shells, resulting in a larger atomic radius.