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Which of the following sets of elements are arranged in order of decreasing atomic size...

Chemistry
WAEC 2005

Which of the following sets of elements are arranged in order of decreasing atomic size in the Periodic Table?

  • A. 6C, 4Be, 7N,8 O
  • B. 4Be,6 C,7 N,8 O
  • C. 8O, 7 N, 6C, 4Be
  • D. 7N, 8O, 6C,4Be
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

\(_4Be\), \(_6C\), \(_7N\), \(_8O\) is the answer because atomic size decreases across the period and increases down the group due to the effect of the positively charged nucleus./ increasing atomic numbers.


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