Question

When a neutral atom is converted into cation, there is :

• A. Decrease in the atomic number
• B. An increase in the atomic number
• C. An increase in size
• D. A decrease in size

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

A decrease in size

Answer 2

$\left[ \right.$ Size of cation $\left. \propto \frac { 1 } { \text { Positive charge } } \right]$