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Identify the sphere shown here with each of the
Chapter 8, Problem 3RC(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Identify the sphere shown here with each of the following: \(\mathrm{S^{2-}}\), \(\mathrm {Mg^{2+}}\), \(\mathrm F^-\), \(\mathrm {Na}^+\).
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QUESTION:
Identify the sphere shown here with each of the following: \(\mathrm{S^{2-}}\), \(\mathrm {Mg^{2+}}\), \(\mathrm F^-\), \(\mathrm {Na}^+\).
ANSWER:
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In general, atomic radius decreases across a period and increases down a group. Across a period, effective nuclear charge increases as electron shielding remains constant.