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If by size you mean "mass", then Noble Gases have greater mass because they have more protons and neutrons in the nucleus. This follows the Periodic Trend across periods that mass increases from left to right. There are a few exceptions that can be found, which is why elements are ranked according to # protons and not mass.

If by physical size, then the answer gets more complicated. An atom's size is often measured using its atomic radius, which is the physical distance from the center of the nucleus to the outermost shell (aka "orbital" or "energy level"). By referencing the atomic radius, Noble Gases are actually SMALLER even though the nucleus is more massive. This is due to the electrostatic attraction between protons and electrons. As # protons increases the # electrons also increases. This increases the "tug of war" between the particles and causes the electrons to be held closer to the nucleus. This decreases the overall size, or radius, of the atom.

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