In general, atomic radii   A. decrease down a group and remain constant across a period. B. decrease down a group and increase across a period. C. increase down a group and increase across a period. D. increase down a group and decrease across a period.

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In general, atomic radii

 
  • A.

    decrease down a group and remain constant across a period.

  • B.

    decrease down a group and increase across a period.

  • C.

    increase down a group and increase across a period.

  • D.

    increase down a group and decrease across a period.

 

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