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Why atomic size of magnesium is smaller than sodium?

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Magnesium atom is smaller than sodium atom because the nuclear charge of Magnesium is higher than that of Sodium. Magnesium nucleus will attract the electrons more toward it and therefore, shrinking the size of the atom.

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