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bromine atom (br)
bromine anion (br - 1)
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Step1: Understand ion - formation principle
When an atom gains an electron to form an anion, the electron - electron repulsion increases.
Step2: Analyze size change
The increased electron - electron repulsion in the bromine anion ($Br^-$) causes the electron cloud to expand compared to the bromine atom ($Br$). So, the bromine anion is larger.
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Bromine Anion (Br - 1)