Question

Cation is smaller than neutral atom and anion is larger than neutral atom. Why?

Answer 1

Answer:

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Neutral atoms that have gained an electron are called anions, and they are much larger than their respectiveatoms. As an additional electron occupies an outer orbital, there is increased electron-electron repulsion (and hence, increased shielding) which pushes the electrons further apart.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Cations are always smaller than their parent atoms this is because they have lesser electrons, while their nuclear charge remains the same. The remaining electrons are, therefore held more tightly by the protons in the nucleus and thus their radii.are smaller than the parent atoms. This is opposite in case of anions. Anions are always larger than their parent atomsbecause the addition of 1 or more electrons would result in increased repulsion among the electrons and a decrease in the effective nuclear charge.

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