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Why do the elements get smaller as you move from the left side to the right side of the periodic table?
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Why do the elements get smaller as you move from the left side to the

right side of the periodic table?

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The concentration of more protons in the nucleus creates a "higher effective nuclear charge." In other words, there is a stronger force of attraction pulling the electrons closer to the nucleus resulting in a smaller atomic radius.
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