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Why is anion larger than its parent atom ?

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To understand why an anion is larger than its parent atom, we can break down the explanation into several key steps: ### Step 1: Understanding the Parent Atom - A neutral atom, such as chlorine (Cl), has an equal number of protons and electrons. Chlorine has 17 protons and 17 electrons. The protons are located in the nucleus and exert a positive charge, which attracts the negatively charged electrons. ### Step 2: Formation of Anion - When chlorine gains an extra electron, it becomes a chloride ion (Cl⁻). Now, chlorine has 17 protons but 18 electrons. ...
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