Chemistryhard · Past Paper
Which of the following atoms has the smallest radius?
ANa
BMg
CAl
DSi
✓ Correct Answer: D — Si
As nuclear charge increases across a period (Na to Si), the electrons are pulled closer, decreasing the atomic radius.
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