Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 5 - Electron Configurations and the Periodic Table - Questions for Review and Thought - Review Questions - Page 240: 6

Answer

Increases in electron repulsion

Work Step by Step

When an electron is removed, there are fewer electrons are present, making repulsion between electrons less. Contrarily, adding electrons will increase repulsion. Since increasing repulsion will lead to a larger radius, this explains the trend described in the problem.
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