The atomic radius of sodium is larger than that of chlorine because:

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Across period 3, nuclear charge increases (Na: 11+, Cl: 17+) while electrons are added to the same shell. The increased attraction pulls electrons closer, decreasing radius. Na has larger radius despite having fewer electrons.

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