Why is the ionic radius of a positive ion smaller than the radius of the corresponding neutral atom?
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Cation radius: The cation of a given element has a smaller radius than the neutral atom due to the excess positive nuclear charge compared with the negative charge of the electrons. The greater attraction between the nucleus and the electrons draws the electrons closer to the nucleus.
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