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Why are the ionic radii of metallic elements smaller than the atomic radii of the same elements?
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The ionic radii of metallic elements is smaller than its atomic radii, because the ion has less electrons. This gives it a smaller electron cloud and makes the atom smaller.
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What happens to the atomic radius when an electron is lost?
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What alkali metal is diatomic?
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