Which of the following decreases while moving left to right on the periodic table?

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The question asks which property decreases when moving from left to right on the periodic table. It provides multiple-choice options related to atomic properties, and the user is trying to identify the correct one based on their knowledge of periodic trends.

Answer

Atomic radius

The final answer is atomic radius.

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The final answer is atomic radius.

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As you move from left to right across a period on the periodic table, the atomic radius decreases due to the increase in nuclear charge which pulls electrons closer to the nucleus.

Tips

Common mistakes include confusing atomic radius with electron number, which actually increases across a period.

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