Question

why are cations smaller than their corresponding atoms?
(class 10)​

Answer 1

In general, anions are larger than the corresponding neutral atom, since adding electrons increases the number of electron-electron repulsion interactions that take place. Cations are smaller than the corresponding neutral atoms, since the valence electrons, which are furthest away from the nucleus, are lost.

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Answer 2

Answer:

adding electrons increase the number of electrons-electron interaction repulsion that take place. cation are smaller than the corresponding neutral atoms.