Assuming That the Distances Between the Two Ions Are the Same

question 45

Multiple Choice

Assuming that the distances between the two ions are the same in all cases, which of the following ion pairs has the greatest electrostatic potential energy?

• A) Na⁺ - Cl^-
• B) Na⁺ - O^2-
• C) Mg²⁺ - O^2-
• D) Al³⁺ - O^2-
• E) Na⁺ - Mg²⁺

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