Periodic Classification and Periodic Properties 2 Question 47

47. Arrange the following in the order of their increasing size: $\mathrm{Cl}^{-}, \mathrm{S}^{2-}, \mathrm{Ca}^{2+}, \mathrm{Ar}$

(1986, 1M)

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Solution:

  1. Size $\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}<\mathrm{Ar}<\mathrm{Cl}^{-}<\mathrm{S}^{2-}$. Explained in (i), question 6 .