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Question

Which element in the third period has the smallest atomic radius?

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Explanation

Atomic radius decreases across a period. In the third period (Na to Ar), Cl has the smallest radius due to highest nuclear charge. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

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