Question

Why do positive ions have a smaller radii and negative ions?

Answer 1

Hi dear !!!

+ve ions are created by loosing electron .

so simply understand they are in loss so they are smaller ..

and -ve ion Means they gain electron so .. they increase their area

so simply understand they are bigger in size .

hope it helps you !!

thanks !!

Answer 2

the metals known as electro positive loses electrons and have smaller size of radii than the electro negative non metals.