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No. A cesium atom is larger both in terms of Atomic Mass and atomic radius.
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When an atom of chlorine forms an ionic bond with an atom of sodium does the atom of chlorine become an ion with a smaller or larger radius than the atom of chlorine?
It becomes an ion with a larger radius than the atom of chlorine
What is larger radius a sodium ion or chloride ion?
A chloride ion has a larger radius than a sodium ion, because the chloride has an additional complete valence shell of electrons compared to a sodium ion, but a sodium atom has lost the only electron in this valence shell that the sodium atom ever included to form a sodium ion.
Why is an iron atom a different element than a sodium atom?
An iron atom is a different element than a sodium atom because it has a different ground state electron configuration. In fact, any atom that differs from any other atom in ground state electron configuration is a different element.
An atom of chlorine has 6 more protons than an atom of sodium How many protons does an atom of chlorine have?
Chlorine has 17 protons.
Why is the size of a sodium ion Na less than that of a sodium atom Na?
Consider the electron configuration for sodium: [Na] 1s2 , 2p2 2p6 3s1 and sodium ion [Na]+, has no electrons in the 3rd shell as the 3s orbital is empty due to the loss of the electron. Therefore, due to the missing orbital, the size of the ion is much smaller than the neutral atom. This is also true with all cations. Anions on the other hand become larger as they become electronegative, due to electron shielding.
When an atom of chlorine forms an ionic bond with an atom of sodium does the atom of chlorine become an ion with a smaller or larger radius than the atom of chlorine?
It becomes an ion with a larger radius than the atom of chlorine
Which is larger a sodium atom or sodium ion with a plus 1 charge?
The sodium atom is much bigger than a sodium cation with a plus 1 charge, because the "lost" electron of the ion had a higher principal quantum number than any remaining electron in the ion and therefore was distributed through a larger volume of space than any of the remaining electrons.
What is larger radius a sodium ion or chloride ion?
A chloride ion has a larger radius than a sodium ion, because the chloride has an additional complete valence shell of electrons compared to a sodium ion, but a sodium atom has lost the only electron in this valence shell that the sodium atom ever included to form a sodium ion.
Is the size of a positive ion generally bigger or smaller than the size of the neutral form which it forms?
We are working on this in Physical Science class. A negative ion is larger then its parent atom. A positive ion is smaller then its parent atom. =]
Explain why silicon's atom is larger than argon's atom?
Silicon is larger than Argon for several reasons: If the electron configuration is examined, it becomes clear. Si has the configuration [Ne]3s23p2 while Argon's is [Ne] 3s23p6 As you can see, both elements have valence electrons in the same energy level, the p orbital, but Argot has more protons in its nucleus, so therefore, it's pull of the electrons to it's core is higher than that of Silicon. So, Argon is SMALLER than Silicon. Hope this helped.
Why is a neutral sodium atom more stable than a positive sodium atom?
its not
What is larger then an atom?
pretty much everything is larger than an atom.
Is a lead atom bigger than a silicon atom?
Yes. A Lead atom is significantly bigger than a Silicon atom.The atomic radius of a Pb atom is 175 pm while that of a Si atom is 111 pm.Note: pm = picometer = 10-12 meters
Is the model of an atom smaller or larger than the actual atom itself?
its larger
Which is larger a atom or a element explain?
an atom is larger than an element
Why is nitrogen is the largest percentage than oxygen?
Sodium Atom has a larger atomic radius than chlorine, because as we go across the period the nuclear charge (charge on the atom) increases, also outermost electrons occupy the same principle energy level as we go across the period(3 sub energy level) so the electrons in chlorine are held more closely and tightly together than that of sodium....so sodium has a larger atomic radius
Which diagram best represents the relationship between the diameter of a sodium atom and the diameter of a positive sodium ion?
A sodium ion is smaller in diameter than a sodium atom.
