Which statement about atomic radius is correct?

Options

  • A. It generally increases across a period from left to right
  • B. It generally decreases down a group
  • C. It generally decreases across a period and increases down a group
  • D. It remains constant throughout the periodic table
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. It generally decreases across a period and increases down a group

Detailed Explanation

The general periodic trend is a decrease in atomic radius from left to right across a period and an increase down a group.

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BPSC TRE 4 General Science practice set 3

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