Question

1. what is the element with the largest atomic radius?

a) cesium

b) chlorine

c) calcium

d) fluorine

Explanation:

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Analyze periodic trends for atomic radius

\[
\text{Atomic radius increases down a group and decreases left-to-right across a period.}
\]

Compare the positions of the given elements

\[

$$\begin{aligned} &\text{Cesium (Cs): Group 1, Period 6} \\ &\text{Calcium (Ca): Group 2, Period 4} \\ &\text{Chlorine (Cl): Group 17, Period 3} \\ &\text{Fluorine (F): Group 17, Period 2} \end{aligned}$$

\]

Determine the element with the largest atomic radius

\[
\text{Cs is furthest down and to the left, so it has the largest atomic radius.}
\]
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<mcq-correct>(A) cesium</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(B) chlorine</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(C) calcium</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) fluorine</mcq-option>
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Compare the positions of the given elements

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$$\begin{aligned} &\text{Cesium (Cs): Group 1, Period 6} \\ &\text{Calcium (Ca): Group 2, Period 4} \\ &\text{Chlorine (Cl): Group 17, Period 3} \\ &\text{Fluorine (F): Group 17, Period 2} \end{aligned}$$

\]

Determine the element with the largest atomic radius

\[
\text{Cs is furthest down and to the left, so it has the largest atomic radius.}
\]
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<mcq-correct>(A) cesium</mcq-correct>
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<mcq-option>(D) fluorine</mcq-option>
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