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Grade 12Botany

Which of the following has the smallest radius?
A
P
B
S
C
Cl
D
Cl
E
S2

Profile image of aman p
5 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Vikas TU
5 Years ago
Dear student 
As you go across a period, electrons are added to the same energy level.  At the same time, protons are being added to the nucleus.  The concentration of more protons in the nucleus creates a higher effective nuclear charge.  In other words, there is a stronger force of attraction pulling the electrons closer to the nucleus resulting in a smaller atomic radius.Also, Anions are larger than their respective atoms as electron-electron repulsion forces them to spread further apart. 
Hence, Cl has the smallest radius.
Profile image of Vikas Amritiya
5 Years ago
 
Dear student 
As you go across a period, electrons are added to the same energy level.  At the same time, protons are being added to the nucleus.  The concentration of more protons in the nucleus creates a higher effective nuclear charge.  In other words, there is a stronger force of attraction pulling the electrons closer to the nucleus resulting in a smaller atomic radius.Also, Anions are larger than their respective atoms as electron-electron repulsion forces them to spread further apart. 
Hence, Cl has the smallest radius.