Which statement about atomic radius is correct?
Options
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A.
It generally increases across a period from left to right
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B.
It generally decreases down a group
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C.
It generally decreases across a period and increases down a group
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D.
It remains constant throughout the periodic table
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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.
