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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why does the atomic radius decrease as you go left -right on the periodic table?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

what is the atomic radius dependent on?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

ever heard of electrons? lol these negatively charged particles feel an attraction to the protons within the nucleus. >the more protons the greater the attraction >the more electrons the greater the radius

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks !

OpenStudy (aaronq):

no prob !

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