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Periodic Table Atomic Radius Trend

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The correct decreasing order of atomic radii in Period 3 is:

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Correct Answer: B) Si > P > S > Cl

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Across Period 3, effective nuclear charge increases while electrons enter the same shell, so atomic radius decreases from Si to Cl.

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