Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2021 Chemistry Question 31

Practice objective / multiple choice question 31 from the 2021 Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University Chemistry examination.

Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2021 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 31 POST_UTME_JOSEPH_AYO_BABALOLA_UNIVERSITY • 2021 • CHEMISTRY • objective

The atomic radius of an element increases down a group in the periodic table due to the addition of new energy levels. However, the atomic radius of an element decreases across a period due to the increase in effective nuclear charge. Which of the following elements has the largest atomic radius?

Answer Options

A. Francium (Fr)
B. Caesium (Cs)
C. Potassium (K)
Correct Answer D. Rubidium (Rb)
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Rubidium (Rb)

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This is Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2021 Chemistry Question 31. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University Chemistry examination.

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