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If the attractive force between a pair of Mg2+ and S2- ions is 1.49 x 10-8 N and if the S2- ion has a radius of 0.184 nm, calculate a value for the ionic radius of Mg2+ in nanometers

Name: if the attractive force between a pair of mg2 and s2 ions is 149 x 10 8 n and if the s2 ion has a radius of 0184 nm calculate a value for the ionic radius of mg2 in nanometers 56012
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Description: if the attractive force between a pair of mg2 and s2 ions is 149 x 10 8 n and if the s2 ion has a radius of 0184 nm calculate a value for the ionic radius of mg2 in nanometers 56012

          If the attractive force between a pair of Mg2+ and S2- ions is 1.49 x 10-8 N and if the S2- ion has a radius of 0.184 nm, calculate a value for the ionic radius of Mg2+ in nanometers

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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03/15/2023

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We know that the attractive force between two ions can be calculated using Coulomb's Law: $F = \dfrac{k * q_1 * q_2}{r^2}$ where $F$ is the force, $k$ is Coulomb's constant ($8.99 \times 10^9 N m^2 C^{-2}$), $q_1$ and $q_2$ are the charges of the ions, and $r$ Show more…

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If the attractive force between a pair of Mg2+ and S2- ions is 1.49 x 10-8 N and if the S2- ion has a radius of 0.184 nm, calculate a value for the ionic radius of Mg2+ in nanometers