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Increased nuclear charge pulls electrons closer to the nucleus
Electrons are added to higher energy levels
The number of protons decreases
Electrons repel each other more strongly in the same energy level
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Across a period the number of protons in the nucleus goes up. Other options are incorrect because The mistake is thinking electrons go to a new, higher energy level; Some think protons drop as you move right.
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Periodic Table Structure
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The structure of the Periodic Table organizes elements based on their properties in a tabular form. It includes periods, groups, noble gases, and the arrangement of elements according to their atomic numbers. Understanding the structure helps in predicting the behavior and characteristics of elements.
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The structure of the Periodic Table organizes elements based on their properties in a tabular form. It includes periods, groups, noble gases, and the arrangement of elements according to their atomic numbers. Understanding the structure helps in predicting the behavior and characteristics of elements.
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