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In comparison to the parent atom, the size of the positive ion is:
In comparison to the parent atom, the size of the positive ion is:
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Smaller
Upon removal an electron, the effective nuclear charge increases. Hence, the size of the cation is always smaller than the size of the parent atom.
Smaller
Upon removal an electron, the effective nuclear charge increases. Hence, the size of the cation is always smaller than the size of the parent atom.
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