Rank the following elements in order of increasing atomic size: Ge, Rb, Ne, S
A)Ge

Question

Rank the following elements in order of increasing atomic size: Ge, Rb, Ne, S
A)Ge < Rb < Ne < S
B)Rb < S < Ne < Ge
C)S < Ne < Ge < Rb
D)Ne < S < Ge < Rb
E)Rb <Ge < Ne < S

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Atomic size increases as you move down and to the left in the periodic table. Ne is the smallest noble gas and is followed by S, Ge, and Rb which is the largest element listed. Therefore, the correct order from smallest to largest is Ne < S < Ge < Rb. Thus, the answer is D.

Rank the Following Elements in Order of Increasing Atomic Size