Why is the radius of a neutral metal atom always larger than the radius of a positive ion?

A. The nucleus repels the remaining electrons.

B. The positive ion has lost its outer level.

C. The atomic orbitals contract all by themselves.

D. The number of principal energy levels is always increased.

E. The metal's outer level is completely filled.

Question

Why is the radius of a neutral metal atom always larger than the radius of a positive ion?

A. The nucleus repels the remaining electrons.

B. The positive ion has lost its outer level.

C. The atomic orbitals contract all by themselves.

D. The number of principal energy levels is always increased.

E. The metal's outer level is completely filled.

chmvijay · Answer

The positive ion has lost its outer level.

anonymous · Answer

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