Asked by Anonymous

out of: Si, P, S, and Cl, which has the smallest radius?
I think it is Phosphorus.

Answers

Answered by Paul
I actually think it is Cl
Answered by Anonymous
Is it? Silicon is 210pm, Phosphorus is 58pm, Sulfur is 103pm, and Chlorine is 100pm. So I figured Phosphorus...
Answered by DrBob222
http://www.chemguide.co.uk/atoms/properties/atradius.html
Answered by chemaster
As you move from left to right, the atomic radius decreases. Therefore, Si would have the greatest radius.
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