Which of the following sets of elements are arranged in order of decreasing atomic size in the Periodic Table?
- 6C, 4Be, 7N,8 O
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4Be,6 C,7 N,8 O
- 8O, 7 N, 6C, 4Be
- 7N, 8O, 6C,4Be
The correct answer is: 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.