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Which element's atomic radius changes the most in size when it becomes ionized? A. Lithium B. Fluorine C. Chlorine D. Sodium

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The answer would be D :)
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User Rand Scullard
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The answer is D, Sodium.

Lithium has an atomic radius of 152 pm.

Fluorine has an atomic radius of 147 pm.

Chlorine has an atomic radius of 175 pm.

Sodium has an atomic radius of 227 pm.

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