Which of the statements about the behaviour of the atom is correct?

CHEMISTRY
WAEC 2009

Which of the statements about the behaviour of the atom is correct?

  • A. atomic size decreases down the group
  • B. atomic size increases across the period
  • C. anions are smaller than the parent atom
  • D. cations are smaller than the parent atom

Correct Answer: D. cations are smaller than the parent atom



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