Why does atomic size decrease as we move from left to right along a period in the periodic table?

  • A
    Due to an increase in the number of shells.
  • B
    Due to an increase in effective nuclear charge.
  • C
    Due to a decrease in the number of protons.
  • D
    Due to the addition of electrons in the same shell.

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