Assertion: Radius of the ion is always smaller than the parent atom. Reason: Ion is formed by the loss or gain of electrons by the parent atom.

Assertion: Radius of the ion is always smaller than the parent atom.

1.	Assertion: Radius of the ion is always smaller than the parent atom. Reason: Ion is formed by the loss or gain of electrons by the parent atom.
Answer» Both A and B TRUE and R is the CORRECT EXPLANATION A Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A A is true but R is FALSE A is false but R is true Answer :D