MCQ
Atomic radius decreases across a period even though electrons are added because:
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A
shells increase
B
effective nuclear charge increases
C
shielding rises sharply
D
mass decreases
Explanation
Higher effective nuclear charge pulls the same-shell electrons inward.
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