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What happens to the atomic radius when an electron is lost?

A. The positive ionic radius is the same size as the neutral atomic
radius.
B. The positive ionic radius is larger than the neutral atomic radius.
C. The positive ionic radius does not follow a trend with the neutral
radius.
D. The positive ionic radius is smaller than the neutral atomic radius.

User Riyas TK
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I think C
Becase protons have nothing related to neutrons. What’s an electron is lost the positive charge becomes larger but Nothing happens with the neutrons. Double check though
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