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Why the radius of an atom larger than the radius a positive ion formed from it?
The positive ion lost an electron.
A calcium atom is larger than a calcium ion because?
a calcium atom is larger because it contains more electrons than a calcium ion. When a calcium atom loses electrons to become a calcium ion, it becomes smaller due to the loss of electron-electron repulsion, causing the remaining electrons to be pulled closer to the nucleus, resulting in a smaller size.
How many electrons are in a calcium atom and in a calcium ion?
A calcium atom has 20 electrons, as it has 20 protons to maintain a neutral charge. A calcium ion, specifically Ca2+, has lost two electrons, so it has 18 electrons.
What is the smallest particle of calcium that has the same chemical properties of calcium?
The smallest particle of calcium that retains the chemical properties of calcium is the calcium ion (Ca2+). This ion has lost two electrons from a calcium atom, giving it a positive charge while maintaining the chemical characteristics of calcium.
What atom has higher atomic radius Na or Na plus?
Na atom has a higher atomic radius compared to Na+ ion. This is because Na+ ion has lost an electron, leading to a decrease in electron-electron repulsion and a smaller electron cloud, causing the ion to have a smaller atomic radius than the neutral Na atom.
