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What does atomic radius and ionic radius really mean to you?
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesNEET
Options:
  • A Atomic radius refers to the size of an atom, while ionic radius refers to the size of an ion formed from an atom by gaining/losing electrons.
  • B Atomic radius and ionic radius are the same concept, referring to the size of an atom.
  • C Atomic radius refers to the size of a positively charged ion, while ionic radius refers to the size of a negatively charged ion.
  • D Atomic radius refers to the size of a neutral atom, while ionic radius refers to the size of a molecule.
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The correct answer is: Atomic radius refers to the size of an atom, while ionic radius refers to the size of an ion formed from an atom by gaining/losing electrons.
Correct Option is : (A)
Atomic radius refers to the size of an atom, while ionic radius refers to the size of an ion formed from an atom by gaining/losing electrons.

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