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 - Topical Questions - Page 240d: 86a

Answer

$Cl^-$

Work Step by Step

Anions have more electrons than the original atom. Thus, there will be more repulsion in anions, meaning that $Cl^-$ will have a larger radius than Cl.
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