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Why the size of atom does not decrease regularly in a period.

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When atomic number increases there will be an increase in concentration of positive charges in the nucleus. The valence shell electrons are attracted by the nucleus/ protons when we gradually increase the atomic number. So the size would be less if the valence shell will contract because of the strong attraction of the nucleus.


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