How does the ionic radius of a typical metallic atom compare to its atomic radius?

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How does the ionic radius of a typical metallic atom compare to its atomic radius?

2007-11-26 12:42:15 · 2 answers · asked by drain_bamaged 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The ionic radius is typically smaller than the atomic radius for positive ions. Since metallic atoms make positive ions then the radius will be smaller.

2007-11-26 12:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by dandylion_tiger_girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The atomic radius is larger than the ionic radius for metals because you remove electrons from the outer shell to form the ion.

2007-11-26 12:48:08 · answer #2 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋