Which of the following factors contributes to the increase in atomic size within a group in the periodic table as the atomic number increases?
A more shielding of the electrons by the highest occupied energy level
B an increase in size of the nucleus
C fewer electrons in the highest occupied energy level
D an increase in number of protons

Urgent pls a. coal consumption levels off and remains flat. b. petroleum, natural gas, and renewables show an increase in consumption c. more nonrenewable resources continued to be consumed than renewable. d. there is little projected increase in nuclear energy use. e. carbon dioxide emissions are projected to decline as we approach 2040. global energy consumption is defined as the total energy used by an individual or organizations from around the world. use the graph above to analyze the projected energy consumption from now until 2040. which statements in the prompt apply? a) a, b, d b) b, c, d c) a, c, d d) a, b, c, d