Chapter 11, Problem 90E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The order of decreasing atomic size of the elements $\text{D,}\text{E,}$ and $\text{G}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

In the periodic table, the atomic size generally decreases from left to right across the period and from bottom to top in any column or group. The smallest atoms are toward the upper-right corner of the table and the largest atoms are toward the bottom-left corner of the periodic table.