The Periodic Table of the Elements is useful for revealing patterns and trends in the elements. Which statement accurately describes a pattern in the size of atomic radii in the Periodic Table of the Elements?

*Atomic radii decrease from left to right across a period and decrease from top to
bottom in a group.

*Atomic radii increase from left to right across a period and increase from top to
bottom in a group.

*Atomic radii decrease from left to right across a period and increase from top to
bottom in a group.

*Atomic radii increase from left to right across a period and decrease from top to
Wottom in a group.