For isoelectronic ions, how are effective nuclear charge and ionic radius related?

A) As nuclear charge (Z) increases, ionic radius increases.

B) As nuclear charge (Z) increases, ionic radius decreases.

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17 February, 19:36

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Bailey Fields · Answer 1

For isoelectronic ions, as nuclear charge increases, effective nuclear charge increases and ionic radius decreases.

For isoelectronic ions, how are effective nuclear charge and ionic radius related?A) As nuclear charge (Z) increases, ionic radius increases.B) As nuclear charge (Z) increases, ionic radius decreases.