Question

Using the scientific logic, predict which of the following statement/s are correct?
a.size of the cation is smaller than the corresponding atom
b.
size of the anion is smaller than the corresponding atom
c.size of the cation is bigger than the corresponding atom
d. size of the anion is bigger than the corresponding atom
Answer Options:
(2)
c and d
(1)
a and b
(4) None of the above
(3)
a and d​

Answer 1

Answer:

Size of cation is smaller than neutral atom

Size of cation is lower than neutral atom because as a particular atom looses electron, no of proton become more than no of electron and attraction forces increases so radius decreases.

Explanation: