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The atomic size of elements present in a group ____ with increasing atomic number.

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increases
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B
decreases
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C
remains the same
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D
there is no definite trend
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Solution

The correct option is A increases
The atomic radius usually increases while going down a group due to the addition of a new energy level (shell). So,The atomic size of elements present in a group increases with increasing atomic number.

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