Problem: Which one of the following atoms has the largest radius?a. Ob. Fc. Sd. Cle. Ne

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We’re being asked to identify the element that has the largest atomic radius.

Atomic radius represents the distance from the nucleus to the outer shell of an element. 


The trend of the atomic radius in the periodic table:

• decreases going from left to right of a period

• increases going down a group

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Which one of the following atoms has the largest radius?

a. O

b. F

c. S

d. Cl

e. Ne

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