Question

The sodium atom loses an electron to form a sodium ion (Na+). Which statement is correct with respect to its atomic radius? A. The sodium ion has a larger radius than the atom. B. The sodium ion has a smaller radius than the atom. C. The sodium ion and the sodium atom radii are the same size. D. The sodium ion has twice the radius of the sodium atom.

Answer 1

Answer:B. The sodium ion has a smaller radius than the atom.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because size of cation is less than neutral atom