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Why does the ionic radius vary unlike the atomic radius?
Why does the ionic radius vary unlike the atomic radius?
- Due to the number of surrounding ions or atoms bonded to it (correct)
- Because of the number of valence electrons
- As a result of the ion's mass
- Because of the ion's atomic number
How does an increase in spin affect the ionic radius?
How does an increase in spin affect the ionic radius?
- Causes the electron cloud to become denser
- Decreases the ionic radius by shrinking the electron cloud
- Has no effect on the ionic radius
- Increases the ionic radius by widening the electron cloud (correct)
What happens to an ion's ionic radius as it grows in positive charge?
What happens to an ion's ionic radius as it grows in positive charge?
- Becomes equal to its atomic radius
- Decreases (correct)
- Increases
- Remains constant
How do the charges of other ions or atomic nuclei affect the electron cloud around a central ion?
How do the charges of other ions or atomic nuclei affect the electron cloud around a central ion?
What contributes to the increase in ionic radius with an increase in negative charge?
What contributes to the increase in ionic radius with an increase in negative charge?
What defines the atomic radius of an atom?
What defines the atomic radius of an atom?
How does an atom's radius change when it becomes an ion?
How does an atom's radius change when it becomes an ion?
What term describes the change in size of an atom when it gains or loses an outermost electron?
What term describes the change in size of an atom when it gains or loses an outermost electron?
Which subatomic particle causes a change in the charge of an atom when gained or lost?
Which subatomic particle causes a change in the charge of an atom when gained or lost?
How are atoms with different numbers of subatomic particles characterized?
How are atoms with different numbers of subatomic particles characterized?
In an isoelectronic series of ions, why do different ions have different ionic radii?
In an isoelectronic series of ions, why do different ions have different ionic radii?
How does increasing electronegativity affect the atomic radius of an atom?
How does increasing electronegativity affect the atomic radius of an atom?
What factor primarily influences an element's electronegativity?
What factor primarily influences an element's electronegativity?
How does ionization energy relate to an atom's tendency to lose electrons?
How does ionization energy relate to an atom's tendency to lose electrons?
What trend is observed in the ionic radius of atoms as you move down a group on the periodic table?
What trend is observed in the ionic radius of atoms as you move down a group on the periodic table?
