a learner investigate the relationship between volume and pressure of a enclosed diatomic gas at room temperature ​

Which element in the third period would you expect to have the larger atomic radius, sodium (na) or sulfur (s)? a. sodium, because it has a higher effective nuclear charge attracting electrons in fewer energy levels. b. sodium, because it has fewer protons attracting electrons in the same energy levels. c. sulfur, because it has more protons attracting electrons in more energy levels. d. sulfur, because it has a higher effective nuclear charge attracting electrons in the same energy levels.

Iknow the answer to 13 is b and 14 is d. i just need to know why the correct answers are correct

In what environment would mineral formation caused by high pressures and high temperatures most likely occur?