InterviewSolution
Saved Bookmarks
InterviewSolution
| 1. |
Why atomic size decreases on moving from left to right along a period in periodic table |
|
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. |
|