Explain why atomic radius decreases as we move to the right across a period for main-group elements but not for transition elements.
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For main-group elements: As we move to the right across a period, the number of protons in the nucleus increases. This increases the positive charge of the nucleus, which pulls the electrons closer to the nucleus, thereby decreasing the atomic radius. The increase Show more…
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