Ionic Radius Trend

Rarely Tested

Cations: smaller than parent atom; Anions: larger than parent atom

For isoelectronic species: radius decreases with increasing atomic number

Example: $$O^{2-} \gt F^{-} \gt Na^{+} \gt Mg^{2+}$$

Question 1

The correct statement(s) regarding the periodic properties of elements is(are)

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