What Is the Trend in Atomic Size in the Series

question 55

Multiple Choice

What is the trend in atomic size in the series of Group IIA elements Be through Ra?

• A) Atomic size increases in this series.
• B) Atomic size decreases in this series.
• C) Atomic size remains unchanged in this series.
• D) Atomic size increases at first, then decreases in this series.

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