In the periodic table, atomic radius generally
Aincreases across a period
Bdecreases down a group
Cdecreases across a periodCORRECT
Dstays the same
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Across a period: increased nuclear charge pulls electrons in, decreasing radius. Down a group: more shells, larger radius.
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