10. Periodic Properties of the Elements

Which ion has a larger ionic radius: Mg^{2+} or O^{2-}?

Which ion has a larger ionic radius: Mg^{2+} or O^{2-}?

Which of the following factors contributes to the increased ionic radius of an anion compared to its parent atom?

As you move down a column in the periodic table, how does the ionic radius of cations with the same charge change?

Which of the following correctly ranks the isoelectronic species O^{2-}, F^{-}, Na^{+}, and Mg^{2+} in order of increasing ionic radius?

When a nonmetal atom forms an anion, what happens to its ionic radius compared to its atomic radius?

Which type of ion generally has a larger ionic radius, and what is the main reason for this difference?

As magnesium loses electrons to form Mg^{2+}, how does its ionic radius change compared to its atomic radius?

How does the ionic radius of a nonmetal typically compare to its atomic radius?

Which period 3 element has the largest ionic radius?

Which of the following best describes how ionic radii change as you move down a group in the periodic table?

Which of the following isoelectronic series is correctly arranged in order of increasing ionic radius?

How does the size of a Ba^{2+} ion compare to the size of a neutral barium atom?

An element with the smallest anionic (negative-ionic) radius would be found on the periodic table in which location?

Which of the following elements has the smallest ionic radius?