MCQ
Which is larger $Na ^{+}$or $K ^{+}$? Why?
  • A
    $K ^{+}$is larger than $Na ^{+}$because of the larger ionic radius
  • B
    $Na ^{+}$is larger than $K ^{+}$because of the larger ionic radius
  • $K ^{+}$is larger than $Na ^{+}$because $K ^{+}$belongs to period 4
  • D
    Both are of same size

Answer

Correct option: C.
$K ^{+}$is larger than $Na ^{+}$because $K ^{+}$belongs to period 4
(c) $K ^{+}$is larger than $Na ^{+}$because $K ^{+}$belongs to period 4
Explanation : $K ^{+}$is larger than $Na ^{+}$because the ionic radius increases in a particular group on moving from top to bottom due to increase in the principle energy shell though the number or electrons in the valence shell remain the same.

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