Multiple choice

As we move from top to bottom in a group, generally the atomic size of an element

  1. approaches zero

  2. decreases

  3. increases

  4. does not change

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

As we move from top to bottom in a group, generally the atomic size of an element is increases. This is because the number of shells increase and so, the distance from nucleus increases.