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In sodium, the outer-most electron is loosely held so the atomic radius is fairly large

2007-12-16 09:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by Flying Dragon 7 · 0 0

Because Cl has more protons in it's nucleus, it has a stronger positive charge than a Na nucleus. This pulls the electrons in closer in a Cl atom, resulting in a smaller atomic radius.

2007-12-16 09:47:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

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