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Periodic Trends

Question 6 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Which element has a larger atomic radius than sulfur?

Answer
A
chlorine
B
cadmium
C
fluorine
D
oxygen

Explanation

Atomic radius increases down a group and generally decreases from left to right across a period. Cadmium is below sulfur in the periodic table, so its atoms have an additional electron shell and a larger radius. Chlorine is to the right of sulfur, while fluorine and oxygen are above it; all are smaller. The correct choice is cadmium.

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