Which atom is larger?

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1) Na or Na+
2) F or F-
3) Fe, Fe^2 or Fe3+
4)H,H+,H-

My answers 1) Na, 2) F- 3)Fe 4) H-
Am i right

2007-11-28 12:09:50 · 4 answers · asked by nothinbutnet2009 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

positive charged ions are smaller than their neutral atom, and negative charged ions are larger than their parent atoms so u're right

2007-11-28 12:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by William 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Right, hands down. Adding electrons can only make an atom larger, and removing them make it smaller.

2007-11-28 12:14:12 · answer #2 · answered by Facts Matter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Exactly. You've got the concept of electrons and covalent bonds down solid.

2007-11-28 12:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by Tunesmith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes

2007-11-28 12:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by the_one7865 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋