Question

Q17. (i) Identify the reason for the decrease of atomic size in the period-
(a) New shells are being added which increase the distance between outermost
electrons and nucleus.
(b) Increase in nuclear charge tends to pull electrons closer to the
nucleus.
(c) Electronegativity increases from left to right in period.
(d) Valency is different for all elements in the groups​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

b. Increase in nuclear charger tends to pull electrons closer to the nucleus.

The atomic radius of atoms generally decreases from left to right across a period. ... Within a period, protons are added to the nucleus as electrons are being added to the same principal energy level. These electrons are gradually pulled closer to the nucleus because of its increased positive charge.