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Chemistry

Periodic Trends: Atomic Radius

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Atomic radius generally decreases across a period, so chlorine is smaller than sodium, despite having more protons and electrons.

Why this is interesting

Ever wonder why helium atoms are so tiny while cesium atoms are enormous? The periodic table hides a systematic pattern of atomic sizes that explains this—and it's not just about the number of protons.