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What happens to atomic numbers as you follow a period across the periodic table

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Answer:

As you move across a period, the atomic mass increases because the atomic number also increases

Step-by-step explanation:

When the atomic number increases, this means that there are more protons and neutrons that add to the atomic mass of an atom.

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