Atomic Radius Trend

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Across a period: atomic radius decreases

Down a group: atomic radius increases

Reason: Effective nuclear charge increases across period; principal quantum number increases down group.

Question 1

The correct statement(s) regarding the periodic properties of elements is(are)

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