When a neutral atom is converted into a cation, there is
Options
(a) decrease in the atomic number
(b) an increase in the atomic number
(c) an increase in size
(d) a decrease in size
Correct Answer:
a decrease in size
Explanation:
During the conversion of a oneoutral atom into a cation, size decreases because after removal of one or more electron
(i) Nuclear charge per electron increases.
(ii) Outermost shell is completely removed.