Choose the element with the smallest atomic radius.
A) C
B) Si
C) Sn
D) Ge
E) Pb

Name: Choose the element with the smallest atomic radius. A) C B) Si C) Sn D) Ge E) Pb
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As we move across a period from left to right, the atomic radius generally decreases because there is an increase in the effective nuclear charge pulling the electrons closer to the nucleus. Among the given choices, carbon (C) is the first element in the period and thus has the smallest atomic radius.

Choose the Element with the Smallest Atomic Radius