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

Name: Choose the element with the smallest atomic radius. A) N B) Si C) Sn D) As E) Pb
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Nitrogen has the smallest atomic radius among the given elements because it has the smallest number of electron shells and the strongest effective nuclear charge (proton-electron attraction) pulling the electrons towards the nucleus.

Choose the Element with the Smallest Atomic Radius