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Both H?and He contain two Is electrons. Which species is

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Both \(\mathrm{H^-}\) and He contain two Is electrons. Which species is larger? Explain your choice.

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QUESTION:

Both \(\mathrm{H^-}\) and He contain two Is electrons. Which species is larger? Explain your choice.

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The size of the anion is bigger than the atom because the addition of extra electrons results in the increase in repulsions among all the electrons due to which effective nuclear charge of the nucleus decreases.

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