These values also increase from the bottom to the top of a group because the size of the atom decreases, resulting in a distance between the nucleus and the valence electron shell, which increases the attraction between the protons and electrons.

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Francis

1 June, 03:53

These values also increase from the bottom to the top of a group because the size of the atom decreases, resulting in a distance between the nucleus and the valence electron shell, which increases the attraction between the protons and electrons.

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Leon Callahan · Answer 1

These values also increase from the bottom to the top of a group because the size of the atom decreases, resulting in a smaller distance between the nucleus and the valence electron shell, which increases the attraction between the protons and electrons.