IONIC RADIUS. Ions are formed when the neutral atoms lose or gain electrons. A positive ion or cation is formed by the loss of one or more electrons by the neutral atom whereas a negative ion or anion is formed by the gain of one or more electrons by the atom.The term ionic radii refers to the size of the ions in the ionic crystals.The ionic radius of an ion may vary from crystal to crystal because of change in surrounding ions. The equilibrium distance between the nuclei of the two adjacent ions can be determined by X-ray analysis of ionic crystals.he term ionic radii refers to the size of the ions in the ionic crystals. The ionic radius of an ion may vary from crystal to crystal because of change in surrounding ions. The equilibrium distance between the nuclei of the two adjacent ions can be determined by X-ray analysis of ionic crystals.
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Alexander1 (356â323 bc), king of Macedon 336â323, son of Philip II; known as Alexander the Great. He conquered Persia, Egypt, Syria, Mesopotamia, Bactria, and the Punjab; in Egypt he founded the city of Alexandria.