Consider the set of isoelectronic atoms and ions A^2-, B^-, C, D⁺, and E²⁺. Which arrangement of relative radii is correct? A) A^2- B^- C D⁺ E²⁺ B) E²⁺ D⁺ C B^- A^2- C) A^2- B^- C

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Consider the set of isoelectronic atoms and ions A^2-, B^-, C, D⁺, and E²⁺. Which arrangement of relative radii is correct? A) A^2- > B^- > C > D⁺ > E²⁺ B) E²⁺ > D⁺ > C > B^- > A^2- C) A^2- > B^- > C < D⁺ < E²⁺ D) A^2- < B^- < C > D⁺ > E²⁺ E) None of these relative radii statements is correct.

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The more negative the charge, the larger the radius due to increased electron-electron repulsion and decreased effective nuclear charge.

Consider the Set of Isoelectronic Atoms and Ions A2-, B-

Consider the Set of Isoelectronic Atoms and Ions A^2-, B^-