Why is it so that oxygen has smaller size than sulphur?
Asked by | 4th Jul, 2008, 09:58: PM
Expert Answer:
Oxygen has 8 electrons whereas Sulphur has 16 electrons so the next orbital is filled with electrons in it than Oxygen hence the size is smaller than sulphur.
Answered by | 4th Jul, 2008, 10:12: PM
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