a
greater than their atomic radii
b
unaffected by the charge on the ion
c
the same as their atomic radii
d
less than their atomic radii
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Serotonin001
2 months ago
The ionic radii of metals are usually smaller than their corresponding atomic radii.
This happens because when metals form ions, they lose their valence (outermost) electrons to become positively charged ions (cations). Losing this outer shell reduces electron-electron repulsion, allowing the nucleus to pull the remaining electron cloud closer.
JATMAC
5 years ago
the answer is D
because when there is loss of electron the ionic radii'sshell will reduce and the atomic radii's shell will be constant
