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    Question

    You will see that the atomic radius decreases in moving

    from left to right along a period in the Periodic Table. The reason for this is-
    A Due to an increase in nuclear charge Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Due to a decrease in nuclear charge Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Due to addition of new shells. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both A and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The atomic radius decreases in moving from left to right along a period due to an increase in nuclear charge which tends to pull the electrons closer to the nucleus and reduces the size of the atom. Hence, option A is correct.

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