Question

When atoms gain electrons, they can become larger, because the addition of an electron increases electrostatic repulsion.

True or false

Answer 1

Answer:True

Explanation: An anion has a larger radius than a neutral atom because it gains valence electrons. There are added electron/electron repulsions in the valence shell that expand the size of the electron cloud, which results in a larger radius for the anion.

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