Question

why is cation smaller and anion larger in size than corresponding atom.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Cations are smaller in size because they are formed by loss of electrons and anions are larger in size because they are formed by the gain of electrons. ... Cations are always smaller than their parent atoms this is because they have lesser electrons, while their nuclear charge remains the same.

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