2.2 - Ionic Radius
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What happens to the size of an atom when it becomes a cation?
💡 Hint: Think about the loss of electrons.
Which ion would be larger, Na⁺ or K⁺?
💡 Hint: Consider the position of these elements in the periodic table.
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What happens to the ionic radius when an atom becomes a cation?
💡 Hint: Think about the overall charge of the ion.
T/F: An anion is always larger than its parent atom.
💡 Hint: Consider the changes in electron configuration.
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Given the ions Cl⁻, K⁺, and Ar, which would you expect to have the largest ionic radius and why?
💡 Hint: Consider how nuclear charge affects size.
In a mixed isoelectronic series with ions of different oxidation states, how would you explain the differences in ionic radius observed?
💡 Hint: Think about how charge influences attractive forces.
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