For isoelectronic ions, how are effective nuclear charge and ionic radius related?

A) As nuclear charge (Z) increases, ionic radius increases.

B) As nuclear charge (Z) increases, ionic radius decreases.

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Talon Hamilton

16 October, 02:50

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Talan Gross · Answer 1

For isoelectronic ions, as nuclear charge increases, effective nuclear charge increases and ionic radius decreases.

For isoelectronic ions, how are effective nuclear charge and ionic radius related?A) As nuclear charge (Z) increases, ionic radius increases.B) As nuclear charge (Z) increases, ionic radius decreases.