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Which of the following statements correctly describes the trend in atomic radius as you move down Group 2?.
- A.A) Atomic radius decreases due to increased nuclear charge.
- B.B) Atomic radius increases due to increased number of electron shells.
- C.C) Atomic radius remains constant as you move down the group.
- D.D) Atomic radius increases due to decreased shielding effect.
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