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Sodium has an atomic radius of 186 pm. Which value is the radius of Na+?
A136 pm
B186 pm
C226 pm
D95 pm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 95 pm
Losing the 3s electron removes the outer shell and the remaining electrons are held tighter, so Na+ shrinks to 95 pm.
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