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Which pair would have an electrostatic force of attraction between them?
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Na+ and Ar
upeprcase N lowercase a superscript plus end superscript and uppercase A lowercase r
Cs+ and Rb+
uppercase C lowercase s superscript plus end superscript and uppercase R lowercase b superscript plus end superscript
Cl− and O 2−
uppercase C lowercase l superscript minus end superscript and uppercase O superscript 2 minus end superscript
K+ and P 3−
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K+ and P3−.
Explanation: Electrostatic attraction occurs between opposite charges. Cs+ and Rb+ are both positive (repel); Cl− and O2− are both negative (repel); Na+ and Ar has a charged ion and a neutral atom (no Coulombic attraction—only weak induced-dipole interactions), so only K+ and P3− show direct ionic attraction.
Explanation: Electrostatic attraction occurs between opposite charges. Cs+ and Rb+ are both positive (repel); Cl− and O2− are both negative (repel); Na+ and Ar has a charged ion and a neutral atom (no Coulombic attraction—only weak induced-dipole interactions), so only K+ and P3− show direct ionic attraction.
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