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Why does the atomic radius decrease along Period 3?

Why does the atomic radius decrease along Period 3?
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Why does the atomic radius decrease along Period 3?

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the number of protons in the nucleus increases - for example sodium has 11 protons, and chlorine has 17 protons
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