NEETChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
How does the atomic radius of sodium compare to the ionic radius of Na+?
Options
- AAtomic radius is smaller
- BAtomic radius is larger
- CThey are the same
- DAtomic radius is half of ionic radius
Correct answer
B. Atomic radius is larger
Step-by-step solution
The atomic radius of sodium is 186 pm compared to the ionic radius of 95 pm for Na+.