Which of the Following Pairs of Ions Is Arranged So

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of ions is arranged so that the ion with the larger (i.e., more negative) heat of hydration is listed first?

• A) Br^¯, K⁺
• B) Mg²⁺, Sr ²⁺
• C) Ca²⁺, Sc³⁺
• D) Na⁺, Li⁺
• E) None of these pairs are arranged in this way.

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