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?