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OpenStudy (highschoolmom2010):

Which of the following are always larger than the neutral atoms from which they are formed? A. positive ions B. negative ions C. cations D. none of the above

OpenStudy (gebooors):

Positive ions are cations and are smaller than atoms Because cation is formed, when an atom donors Electrons away from outer shell. If atom accepts electron(s) for getting an octet, Size of negative ion (anion) is greater than neutral atom.

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