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19 May, 03:39

When an atom gains electrons the anion formed is

A. smaller than its parent atom

B. larger than its parent atom

C. the same size as its parent atom

D. Twice the size of its parents

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  1. 19 May, 04:58
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    Depends mostly on the atom but mostly it is smaller than the parent atom as there is increased attraction between the nucleus and the electrons.
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