which element has the smallest atomic radius?\no calcium\no potassium\no scandium\no titanium

which element has the smallest atomic radius?\no calcium\no potassium\no scandium\no titanium

which element has the smallest atomic radius?\no calcium\no potassium\no scandium\no titanium

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Atomic radius decreases across a period. Calcium (Ca), potassium (K), scandium (Sc), and titanium (Ti) are in the same period (period 4). As we move from left - to - right across a period, the number of protons increases, pulling the electrons closer to the nucleus, reducing the atomic radius. Potassium is the left - most among them, and titanium is the right - most.

Answer:

D. titanium