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PLEASE HELP why does the atomic radius of elements increases when you go down the Periodic Table
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PLEASE HELP why does the atomic radius of elements increases when you go down the Periodic Table

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This is caused by the increase in the number of protons and elections across a period. One proton has a greater effect than one election. Meaning electrons are pulled towards the nucleus, resulting in a smaller radius
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