Referring to the Periodic Table, Which of the Following Atoms

question 13

Multiple Choice

Referring to the periodic table, which of the following atoms is likely to have the smallest atomic radius?

• A) Sc
• B) Cr
• C) Co
• D) Cu
• E) Zn

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