Which of the Following Correctly Lists the Five Atoms in Order

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly lists the five atoms in order of increasing size (smallest to largest) ?

• A)Ge < Si < S < O < Ne
• B)Ne < O < S < Si < Ge
• C)Ne < S < O < Si < Ge
• D)Ne < Si < O < S < Ge
• E)Ne < Ge < Si < S < O

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