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By: Enmanuel Garrido

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Define Atomic Size: The size of the atom<br />

Atomic Size<br />

Explanation:<br />

Groups increase going from top to bottom because more energy levels are added.<br />

Periods increase going left to right because the bigger the nucleus the more compact and smaller<br />

the atom is. This occurs because the greater the nucleus the more gravitaitional pull and attraction<br />

between the electrons and protons.

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