Which of the following statement is correct regarding alkal…

Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Alkali Metals Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 12, 2026

Which of the following statement is correct regarding alkali metals

Cation is less stable than the atom

Cation is smaller than the atom

Size of cation and atom is the same

Cation is greater in size than the atom

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After removal of an electron the effective nuclear charge per electron increases hence the size decreases.

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