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10 November, 02:40

What is the main reason that atomic radii decrease from left to right across a period?

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  1. 10 November, 04:22
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    See below.

    Explanation:

    Valency electrons of the same energy are being added as you go right but the charge on the nucleus is increasing. Therefore the pulling force of the nucleus increases and the radii wll decrease.
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