Question

question 6 of 10 what trend does the atomic radius follow along a period on the periodic table? a. the atomic radius stays constant across the periodic table. b. the atomic radius increases as the number of protons increases across the table. c. the atomic radius gets smaller the farther right it appears on the periodic table. d. the atomic radius gets larger the farther right it appears on the periodic table.

Explanation:

As you move from left - to - right across a period in the periodic table, the number of protons (nuclear charge) increases while the electrons are added to the same energy level. The increased nuclear charge pulls the electrons closer, resulting in a decrease in atomic radius.

Answer:

C. The atomic radius gets smaller the farther right it appears on the periodic table.