Other Atomic Concepts - AP Chemistry

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As atomic radius decreases, the force of attraction between the nucleus of the atom and its electrons                     .

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As the atomic radius decreases, electrons are drawn closer to the nucleus. Since the electromagnetic force between the positively charged nucleus and negatively charged electrons is a function of distance, the force of attraction, or effective nuclear charge, exerted on each electron will be greater.

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