The table below gives some elements in the periodic table. Use it to answer the questions that follow. The letters do not represent the actual...

The table below gives some elements in the periodic table. Use it to answer the questions that follow. The letters do not represent the actual symbols of the elements.

(a) A metallic element which forms ions with the smallest ionic radius? Explain
(b) A non metallic element with the largest atomic size? Explain.

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a) B - It looses 3 electrons and the remaining electrons are strongly held than before due to less repulsion.
(b) C - It has the weakest nuclear charge among the non-metals given

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sharon kalunda answered the question on March 27, 2019 at 11:57

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