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Which statement about the radii of atoms and their ions is correct? โ€” Atomic Structure Chemistry Question

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Which statement about the radii of atoms and their ions is correct?

A.

Cations are smaller than their atoms, anions are larger.

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B.

Cations and anions are both smaller than their atoms.

C.

Cations and anions are both larger than their atoms.

D.

Cations are larger than their atoms, anions are smaller.

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