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The atomic radii of elements on the periodic table generally _______ from left to right and _______ from top to bottom.
A.
increase; decrease
B.
decrease; increase
C.
stay the same; increase
D.
increase; increase

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Hey there! Here is the answer:

B.) decrease; increase

Here's why:

As you move from left to right across a period on the periodic table the size of an atom will decrease. As you move from top to bottom down a group on the periodic table the size of an atom will increase.

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