Referring to the periodic table, which of the following atoms is likely to have the smallest atomic radius?

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Zn (Zinc) is likely to have the smallest atomic radius among the given options because it is the farthest to the right and bottom in the given list on the periodic table. Atomic radius decreases as you move from left to right across a period due to the increase in nuclear charge, which pulls the electrons closer to the nucleus.

Referring to the Periodic Table, Which of the Following Atoms