What happens to the atomic size of elements on moving from left to right in a period?

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Atomic size of elements decreases on moving from left to right in a period.

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Chapter 1: Periodic Properties And Variation Of Properties: Physical And Chemical - Exercise 3 [Page 18]

Chapter 1 Periodic Properties And Variation Of Properties: Physical And Chemical
Exercise 3 | Q 11.3 | Page 18

Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets:

Na, K, Li (Increasing atomic size)

Answer the following in respect of element `31/15 P `

Give its formula with chlorine?

Why is the size of sodium is greater than magnesium?

While going from top to bottom in a group the atomic radius _______.

Nanometer unit is used to measure atomic radius.

Moving from left to right, the size of the atom decreases.

The size of an atom depends on the number of valence electrons.

Write information about the given atomic numbers in the table. 10, 20, 7.

Which of the following is the correct order of atomic size?

Arrange the following elements in increasing order of their atomic radii.