Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 5 - Electron Configurations and the Periodic Table - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 240c: 85c

Answer

Br

Work Step by Step

Br is further right on the periodic table, so it has a higher effective nuclear charge. Thus, it will have a smaller atomic radius.
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