Identify the largest by size atom or ion of carbon. A) p⁺ = 6 n° = 6 e^- = 6 B) p⁺ = 6 n° = 7 e^- = 6 C) p⁺ = 6 n° = 6 e^- = 7 D) p⁺ = 6 n° = 6 e^- = 5

Name: Identify the largest by size atom or ion of carbon. A) p + = 6 n° = 6 e - = 6 B) p + = 6 n° = 7 e - = 6 C) p + = 6 n° = 6 e - = 7 D) p + = 6 n° = 6 e - = 5
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The ion with the most electrons (C^-) will have the largest size due to increased electron-electron repulsion and less effective nuclear charge per electron.

Identify the Largest by Size Atom or Ion of Carbon