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Which Is Greater In Size An Atom Or An Anion? [Solved]

An anion is bigger than an atom since it is formed by gain of electrons and so the number of electrons are more than protons. The effective positive charge in the nucleus is less, so less inward pull is experienced . Hence the size expands.

Why size of anion is greater than its neutral atom?

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Q.Why anion is larger than parent atom? || screening effect || effective nuclear charge(hindi)

Class 11- Periodicity of elements.

Size of an anion is larger than parent atom?

Video from Shikha Jain.