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MHT CET202615 April 2026Morning ShiftChemistrys Block ElementsActual

Identify the alkali metal having the smallest atomic size from following.

Options

  1. ASodium
  2. BPotassium
  3. CRubidium
  4. DCaesium

Correct answer

A. Sodium

Step-by-step solution

The alkali metals given in the options belong to Group 1 of the periodic table. As we move down a group, the number of electron shells increases, which leads to an increase in atomic size. The order of the given alkali metals from top to bottom in Group 1 is Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Rubidium (Rb), and Caesium (Cs). Therefore, the order of their atomic sizes is Na Among the given options, Sodium has the smallest atomic size. Answer: Sodium

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