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Electrons and the Periodic Table

Question 8 • CA-Chemistry A

A potassium ion is than a sodium ion.

Answer
A
smaller
B
larger

Explanation

A potassium ion (K⁺) is larger than a sodium ion (Na⁺). Both ions have a +1 charge, but potassium has an additional electron shell, so its outer electrons are farther from the nucleus. The correct choice is larger.

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