Question

Explain why cations are smaller and anions larger in radii than their parent atoms?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Cation are smaller & anions larger in radii than their parent atoms because there is a loss of electrons from valence shell in the case of cation ,so decreases the shell number and in the case of anion there is addition of electrons.

Answer 2

Answer:

Cation are smaller & anions larger in radii than their parent atoms becausethere is a loss of electrons from valence shell in the case of cation ,so decreases the shell number and in the case of anion there is addition of electrons.