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Why are more massive atoms smaller?

Why are more massive atoms smaller?
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Why are more massive atoms smaller?

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As you move from left to right across a period, the number of protons in the nucleus increases. The electrons are thus attracted to the nucleus more strongly, and the atomic radius is smaller
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