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Arrange Be, Mg, Ca in order of increasing atomic radius.

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Ca < Mg < Be Be < Mg < Ca Correct Mg < Be < Ca Ca < Be < Mg

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Atomic radius increases down a group due to additional electron shells. For group 2: Be < Mg < Ca.

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