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Write the name and symbol of the element from the description. The atom having the smallest size.

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Write the name and symbol of the element from the description.

The atom having the smallest size.

Write the name of the atom having the smallest size.

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Helium (He)

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Chapter 2: Periodic Classification of Element - Exercise [Page 29]

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Balbharati Science and Technology Part 1 [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2 Periodic Classification of Element
Exercise | Q 5. a. | Page 29

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