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Why are cations smaller than their parent atom? A: Ca^2+ or Al^3+ B: Na^+ or Cl^+ C: P^3- or S^2- D: F^- or Cl^- Answers are appreciated?

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ans. A: Ca^2+ or Al^3+ are Cations

Because

These ions are smaller than their parent atoms because they tend to loss their valance electrons to achieve stability.

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