Graters

Which of the following statement correctly compares the relative size of an ion to its neutral atom?

a.the radius of an anion is grater than the radius of its neutral atom b.the radius of an anion is identical to the radius of its neutral atom c.the radius of a cation is greater than the radius of its neutral atom d.the radius of a cation is identical to the radius of its neutral atom.

Public Comments

1. a. when an atom gains an electron there is a repulsion between that electron and the already existing electrons, thus the radius of the atom increases