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The ions , , and are isoelectronic with Slater values (3p electron) of 4.75, 5.75, 7.75 and 8.75 respectively. With radius assumed proportional to , which statements are correct?

  1. AThe difference equals the difference in nuclear charge, .
  2. B is the smallest and the largest of the four.
  3. C is larger than because it has more protons.
  4. DThe predicted ratio is 0.54.

Answer: A, B

Because the screening is identical (), differs by exactly : . A higher means a smaller radius, so is largest and smallest. The predicted ratio is , not 0.54. More protons make smaller than .
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