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.