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  • Atomic Radius Comparison: Hydrogen vs. Sodium vs. Lithium - A Periodic Table Guide
    Here's how to determine the smallest atomic radius:

    * Atomic Size Trends: Atomic radius generally increases as you move down a group (column) on the periodic table and decreases as you move across a period (row) from left to right.

    * Location on the Periodic Table:

    * Hydrogen (H) is in the first period and group 1.

    * Sodium (Na) is in the third period and group 1.

    * Lithium (Li) is in the second period and group 1.

    Explanation:

    * Hydrogen is the smallest because it's in the first period.

    * Lithium is smaller than sodium because it's higher up in the same group (group 1).

    Therefore, hydrogen (H) has the smallest atomic radius out of hydrogen, sodium, and lithium.

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