Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties - Result Question 35

####35. Which one of the following ions will be the smallest in size?

(a) Na+

(b) Mg2+

(c) F

(d) O2

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Solution:

  1. (b) Greater is the positive charge on atom, larger will be the effective nuclear charge. Hence smaller is the size.


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