Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of the atomic radii of O, F and N?
a) O, F, N
(b) N, F, O
(c) O, N, F
(d) F, O, N
Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of the atomic radii of O, F and N?
a) O, F, N
(b) N, F, O
(c) O, N, F
(d) F, O, N

Solution: The answer is (d) F, O, N

Explanation: As you move from left to right over a period, the radius of an atom grows. The atomic numbers (N7), O(8), and F(10) are listed in increasing sequence of atomic number.