Is Li plus smaller than Li?

Answer 1

An Na atom is larger as it has one more shell carrying an extra electron that it has not donated yet . In the case of Na (ion) it has lost or donated an electron which means it no longer has the shell that carried the last electron.

Answer 2

Yes, the lithium ion is smaller than the lithium atom, because the lithium ion has lost an electron, and because it only has one valence electron, it has lost an entire energy level. Its radius is therefore lower than neutral lithium.

Answer 3

No, Li+ is larger than Li because Li+ has lost an electron, resulting in the loss of one negative charge. This loss of an electron leads to a decrease in electron-electron repulsion, causing the remaining electrons to be held more tightly by the nucleus, thus making the ion slightly smaller in size.

Answer 4

Li is bigger because it is closer to being a less reactive element, it is closer reach to the noble gases.

Answer 5

Yes, Li^+ is smaller than Li because it has lost it's outermost valence electron.