Asked by Jessica

Which of the following elements has an ionic radius greater
than its atomic radius
a) Ca c) Fe
b) Li d) N
Answered by DrBob222
Which one GAINS electrons to become an ion? Gaining electrons, since they go into a shell already occupied by other electrons, causes the radius to be larger because of the repulsion forces between like charges.
Answered by Nhi
So its nitrogen ?
Answered by DrBob222
That would be my answer.
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