Which of the atoms listed below has the smallest radius
A) Al
B) P
C) As
D) Te
E) Na

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Phosphorus (P) has the smallest atomic radius among the options given. Atomic size decreases across a period from left to right in the periodic table due to the increase in nuclear charge, which pulls the electrons closer to the nucleus. Among the options, phosphorus is the farthest to the right in its period, making it the smallest in size.

Which of the Atoms Listed Below Has the Smallest Radius