Which of the Following Ions Would Have the Largest Hydration

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ions would have the largest hydration sphere?

• A) Li⁺
• B) Na⁺
• C) K⁺
• D) Cs⁺
• E) All would have the same size hydration sphere

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Definitions:

Organic Extraction

A separation process for removing one or more compounds from a mixture using an organic solvent.

Neutral Organic

Organic compounds that are neither acidic nor basic, often characterized by their lack of charged functional groups.

Aqueous Layer

The aqueous layer is the water-based layer that forms during the separation of mixtures in liquid-liquid extraction, often distinguishable from organic layers due to its density and solubility properties.

Organic Layer

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