How do you think the size of an atom will affect its ability to attract additional electrons

The trend towards smaller atomic radii as one moves to the right in a period is _____.

Atomic radius generally increases as we move ________.

Which statement best describes the trend in atomic radii observed in the periodic table?

What trend in size of the atom do you see as you move down a group?

As you move across the periodic table atoms tend to get smaller because, ______________.

As you travel down a group atomic radius (decreases/increases). Why

Which of these describes atomic radii as one moves from top to bottom within a group

Which of these describes a tendency for atomic radii as displayed on the periodic chart?