How does atomic radius change from left to right across a period of the periodic table?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. It decreases
- Step 1: Across a period the nuclear charge increases while electrons are added to the same shell. Step 2. The stronger pull draws the electrons in. Answer: it decreases. Why not the others: radius increases down a group, not across a period.
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