Question

What happens to the size of atoms as we go from left to right on the periodic table? T

They Get bigger

Nothing

The number of electrons decreases

They get smaller

Answer 1

Atomic size gradually decreases from left to right across a period of elements.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because, within a period or family of elements, all electrons are added to the same shell. However, at the same time, protons are being added to the nucleus, making it more positively charged.