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PLEASE HELP why does the atomic radius of elements increases when you go down the Periodic Table

PLEASE HELP why does the atomic radius of elements increases when you go down the Periodic Table
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PLEASE HELP why does the atomic radius of elements increases when you go down the Periodic Table

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This is caused by the increase in the number of protons and elections across a period. One proton has a greater effect than one election. Meaning electrons are pulled towards the nucleus, resulting in a smaller radius
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