(a)
Interpretation:
The reason for the atomic radius of anion to be always larger than that of the atom from which it is derived is to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Atomic radius is half the distance between two molecules of an atom. Cation is formed by removal of electron/s from an atom and anions are formed by addition of electron/s in an atom. For same atoms, cationic radius is always less than that of the neutral atom and anionic radius is always greater than that of the neutral atom.
(b)
Interpretation:
The reason for the atomic radius of cation to be always smaller than that of the atom from which it is derived is to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Atomic radius is half the distance between two molecules of an atom. Cation is formed by removal of electron/s from an atom and anions are formed by addition of electron/s in an atom. For same atoms, cationic radius is always less than that of the neutral atom and anionic radius is always greater than that of the neutral atom.
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