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9 July, 09:02

Of the most common ions of the third period elements mg al p and s which is the largest

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  1. 9 July, 11:54
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    Answer is: P (phosphorus).

    Magnesium form cation Mg²⁺, Mg lost 2 electrons, ionic radius decreases.

    Aluminium form cation Al³⁺, lost 3 electron, radius decreases.

    Phosphorous can form the phosphide anion P³⁻, gain 3 electrons, ionic radius increases.

    Sulfur can form anion S²⁻, gain 2 electrons, but have one proton more than phosphorus, so smaller radius.
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