Chemistry, asked by soham5742, 1 year ago

Why is an anion larger in size than its neutral atoms?

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Answered by nissa8666

Neutral atoms that have gained an electron are called anions and they are much larger than their respective atoms as an additional atom occupies an outer orbital there is increased electron - electron repulsion which pushes the electron further apart

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