Question

State, in terms of electrons, why the radius of
`Na^(+)` ion in the table salt is smaller than the radius of a Na atom.

Answer 1

• The Na atom is formed when the Na+ ion gains an electron.

• A Na+ ion has 10 electrons and a Na atom has 11 electrons.

• A sodium atom has one more electron shell than a sodium ion.

• A Na+ ion is formed when a Na atom loses an electron

Answer 2

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