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Why does BROMINE have a smaller atomic radius then SCANDRUM

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So while Bromine has 15 more electrons, they're occupying about the same space as Calcium's and since Bromine's nucleus has a stronger positive charge, it pulls that shell closer in, making Bromine overall smaller.

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