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Metals

Question 5 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

A potassium ion is than a sodium ion.

Answer
A
smaller
B
larger

Explanation

Potassium and sodium are both in Group 1. Potassium is below sodium in the periodic table, so its outer electrons are farther from the nucleus and its ion has a larger radius. Therefore, a potassium ion is larger than a sodium ion.

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