Arrange These Ions in Order of Increasing Ionic Radius: K⁺

question 16

Multiple Choice

Arrange these ions in order of increasing ionic radius: K⁺ , P^3- , S^2- , Cl^-.

• A) K⁺ < Cl^- < S^2- < P^3-
• B) K⁺ < P^3- < S^2- < Cl^-
• C) P^3- < S^2- < Cl^- < K⁺
• D) Cl^- < S^2- < P^3- < K⁺
• E) Cl^- < S^2- < K⁺ < P^3-

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