Place the Following Atoms in Order of Increasing Atomic Radius

question 41

Multiple Choice

Place the following atoms in order of increasing atomic radius: Al,Cl,Mg,O,and P.

• A) Cl < O < P < Al < Mg
• B) Cl < P < Al < Mg < O
• C) O < Cl < P < Al < Mg
• D) O < Mg < Al < P < Cl
• E) none of the above

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