MCQ
Metallic radii of some transition elements are given below. Which of these elements will have highest density?
Element $Fe$ $Co$ $Ni$ $Cu$
Metallic radii/pm $126$ $125$ $125$ $128$
  • A
    $Fe$
  • B
    $Ni$
  • C
    $Co$
  • $Cu$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$Cu$
On moving across the period in the periodic table the atomic radii of the element decreases towards right that is why density increases towards right in a period.

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