Which of the following is a reasonable explanation as to why atomic radii become smaller as one moves to the right for the representative elements in a period?

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As you move to the right across a period in the periodic table, the number of protons (and thus the nuclear charge) in the nucleus of the atoms increases. This increased nuclear charge exerts a stronger pull on the electron shells, drawing them closer to the nucleus and resulting in a smaller atomic radius.

Which of the Following Is a Reasonable Explanation as to Why