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Periodic Trends — Quiz

Question 2 • Physical Science

Which element has the smallest atomic radius?

Answer
A
calcium
B
potassium
C
titanium
D
scandium

Explanation

Potassium, calcium, scandium, and titanium are all in Period 4. Atomic radius generally decreases from left to right across a period because the increasing nuclear charge pulls the electrons closer to the nucleus. Titanium is farthest to the right among these choices, so it has the smallest atomic radius.

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