What trend is observed in atomic radius across a period in the periodic table?

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What trend is observed in atomic radius across a period in the periodic table?
  1. Increases
  2. Decreases
  3. Remains constant
  4. Varies randomly

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Q: What trend is observed in atomic radius across a period in the periodic table?
Solution: Atomic radius decreases across a period due to increasing nuclear charge attracting electrons closer.
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