Question

Which of the following are always larger than the neutral atoms from which they are formed?

a)cations
b)anions
c)metals
d)carbon
e)none of these

Answer 1

A) Cations

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Cations have a positive charge and are larger than their neutral counterparts!

b) Anions have a negative charge and are smaller than their neutral counterparts

c) Metals can have either a positive or negative charge making it either a cation or an anion

d) Carbon is an element and it can have a charge anywhere from +4 to -4

A good way to remember that cations are positive is to think that CATions are always PAWSitive! ^-^