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The smallest particle from among the following is

A. Li+

B. F

C. F-

D. Li

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Li+ Lithium took the test

positive is smaller because the protons are packed in the nucleus and electrons which are negetive are spread out like a shell makeing it bigger

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The smallest is Li+ since the outermost energy level is now devoid of electrons, leaving only two in the 1s-sublevel.
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