Which of the following correctly lists the five atoms in order of increasing size (smallest to largest)?
A)F

Name: Which of the following correctly lists the five atoms in order of increasing size (smallest to largest)? A)F < K < Ge < Br < Rb B)F < Br < Ge < K < Rb C)F < Ge < Br < K < Rb D)F < K < Br < Ge < Rb E)F < Br < Ge < Rb < K
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Which of the following correctly lists the five atoms in order of increasing size (smallest to largest)?
A)F < K < Ge < Br < Rb
B)F < Br < Ge < K < Rb
C)F < Ge < Br < K < Rb
D)F < K < Br < Ge < Rb
E)F < Br < Ge < Rb < K

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Atomic size increases down a group and decreases across a period. The order F < Br < Ge < K < Rb follows this trend correctly.

Which of the Following Correctly Lists the Five Atoms in Order