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Periodic Trends

Question 9 • SVHS Chemistry 1 $FA

Which element has the smallest atomic radius?

Answer
A
calcium
B
potassium
C
scandium
D
titanium

Explanation

All four elements are in Period 4. Atomic radius generally decreases from left to right across a period because the increasing nuclear charge pulls the electrons closer. Titanium is farthest to the right among these choices, so it has the smallest atomic radius.

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