MCQ
When a neutral atom is converted into cation, there is
- ADecrease in the atomic number
- BAn increase in the atomic number
- ✓A decrease in size
- DAn increase in size
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
A decrease in size
c
(c)During the conversion of neutral atom to cation size decreases because after removal one ${e^ - }$ or more $(i)$ Nuclear charge per electron increases.$(ii)$ Outermost shell is completely removed.
(c)During the conversion of neutral atom to cation size decreases because after removal one ${e^ - }$ or more $(i)$ Nuclear charge per electron increases.$(ii)$ Outermost shell is completely removed.
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