11 mark
Which properties of a cation result in the greatest polarising power?
large radius and large charge
large radius and small charge
small radius and small charge
small radius and large charge
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1.6 Ionic & Metallic Bonding & Structure
21 mark
In which series are the ions in order of decreasing ionic radius?
Al3+ > Mg2+ > Na+
Li+ > Na+ > K+
N3− > O2− > F−
O2− > S2− > Se2−
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31 mark
Which properties of an anion result in it being most easily polarised?
large radius and large charge
large radius and small charge
small radius and small charge
small radius and large charge
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41 mark
Which of these isoelectronic ions has the largest radius?
Na+
Mg2+
O2−
F−
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51 mark
Which ion is the most polarisable?
Mg2+
Ca2+
Cl−
I−
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61 mark
Which of these ions has the greatest ionic radius?
N3-
F-
Na+
Al3+
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71 mark
Which of these ions has the greatest polarising power?
S2-
Cl-
Na+
Al3+
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