Answer:
2
b= they are grouped differently, but all the atoms are still there.
I know what you're asking but I don't think the question is stated properly. Technically, an atom will not join with an "oxide" ion; i.e., the oxide ion is an atom of oxygen to which two electrons have been added. An oxide ion will add to 2 K ions or 1 Ca ion. The K ion has lost just one electron so it takes two of them to equal the 2- charge on the oxide ion whereas the Ca ion has lost two electrons and it takes only one of them to equal the charge on the oxide ion.
Explanation:
Anions and cations have different atomic sizes than the neutral atoms.
When the bromine atom becomes an anion, it ______ in size.
Anions involves gaining extra electrons. This basically leads to increased repulsion between the electrons and thereby increasing the size. Anions are always larger than the neutral atoms.
This means the answer is A. Increase
When the strontium atom becomes a cation, it ______ in size.
Cations involves losing valence electrons. This basically leads to a decrease in electron shells and electron repulsion thereby reducing the size. Cations are always larger than the neutral atoms.
This means the answer is B. Decrease
