Which ion has the lowest radius from the following ions A. Na^ + B. Mg^2 + C. Al^3 + D. Si^4 +
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Step 1: Determine the ions with their respective charges and atomic numbers: - Na^+ (Sodium ion): Atomic number = 11, Charge = +1 - Mg^2+ (Magnesium ion): Atomic number = 12, Charge = +2 - Al^3+ (Aluminum ion): Atomic number = 13, Charge = +3 - Si^4+ (Silicon ion): Show more…
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