As we move across a period in the periodic table from left to right, the atomic radius decreases due to an increase in effective nuclear charge. Among the elements B, C, N, O, and F, fluorine (F) has the smallest atomic radius because it is furthest to the right in the second period.
Thus, the correct answer is (E).
Identify the correct statements about alkali metals
A. The order of standard reduction potential \(\left( M ^{+} \mid M \right)\)for alkali metal ions is \(Na > Rb > Li\)
B. \(CsI\)is highly soluble in water.
C. Lithium carbonate is highly stable to heat.
D. Potassium dissolved in concentrated liquid ammonia is blue in colour and paramagnetic.
E. All the alkali metal hydrides are ionic solids.
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