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AP Chemistry· difficulty 4/5

The species O^2-, F-, Na+, and Mg^2+ all have 10 electrons (isoelectronic with Ne).

O^2- F- Na+ Mg^2+

Which has the smallest ionic radius?

  • A

    Mg^2+

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  • B

    F-

  • C

    Na+

  • D

    O^2-

Explanation

Among isoelectronic species, the one with the highest nuclear charge (Mg = +12) pulls the same 10 electrons in tightest.

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