Periodic trends vary as we move across the periodic table. In general, as you move across a row in the periodic table A) ionic size increases. B) atomic radius decreases. C) nuclear charge decreases. D) ionization energy decreases.

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Leslie Cline

25 November, 03:16

Periodic trends vary as we move across the periodic table. In general, as you move across a row in the periodic table A) ionic size increases. B) atomic radius decreases. C) nuclear charge decreases. D) ionization energy decreases.

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Gabrielle Webster · Answer 1

In general, as you move across a row in the periodic table, B. atomic radius decreases.

This is because there is a stronger attraction between outermost electrons and nucleus, which is why the radius between them becomes smaller.

George Castro · Answer 2

Generally, as one move across a row in the periodic table, atomic radius decreases. The correct option is B.