Which Best Explains Why an Al³⁺ Ion Is Smaller Than

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Multiple Choice

Which best explains why an Al³⁺ ion is smaller than an Al atom?

• A)In forming the Al³⁺ ion,the Al atom loses the electrons in its outermost energy level,causing a decrease in the atomic radius.
• B)In forming the Al³⁺ ion,the Al atom gains three protons and the resulting net positive charge keeps the electrons more strongly attracted to the nucleus,reducing the radius.
• C)The Al³⁺ ion contains more electrons than the Al atom,which results in a greater attraction for the nucleus and a smaller atomic radius.
• D)In forming the Al³⁺ ion,the Al atom adds electrons into a higher energy level,causing a decrease in the atomic radius.
• E)There are more protons in an Al³⁺ ion than there are in an Al atom.

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