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Atomic radius decrease from left to right along a period in a periodic table |
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Answer» Atomic size gradually decreases from left to right across a period of elements. This is because, within a period or FAMILY of elements, all ELECTRONS are added to the same shell. ... The valence electrons are held closer TOWARDS the nucleus of the atom. As a RESULT, the atomic radius decreases. |
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