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Electrons and the Periodic Table

Question 71 • Chemistry Honors A

As you move from left to right across the periodic table, the size of atomic radii .

Answer
A
increases
B
decreases

Explanation

Atomic radius generally decreases from left to right across a period. As the number of protons increases, the stronger positive charge pulls the electrons closer to the nucleus. Therefore, the correct choice is decreases.

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