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4 January, 21:02

Why Na + ion are smaller than Na atom?

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  1. 4 January, 21:23
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    Na + has less one electron and have a higher charge density which means its nucleus will exert a stronger force on its electrons causing the atoms atomic or in this case ionic radius to decrease smaller than its Na molecule
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