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Cations are smaller than their parent atom whereas anions are larger in size than their parent atom. Explain.

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  • Size of cation is smaller than that of atom because of

    A
    the whole of the outer shell of electrons is removed
    B
    effective nuclear charge increase
    C
    either (1) or (2)
    D
    diue to gain of electrons

  • Assertion: Radius of the ion is always smaller than the parent atom. Reason: Ion is formed by the loss or gain of electrons by the parent atom.

    A
    Both A and B true and R is the correct explanation A
    B
    Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
    C
    A is true but R is false
    D
    A is false but R is true

  • The atom larger in size as compared to oxygen is:

    A
    F
    B
    He
    C
    Ne
    D
    None of these

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