The two ions K+ and Ca?+ each have 18 electrons surrounding the nucleus. Which would you expect to have the smaller radius? Why?

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Answer:

Ca+

Step-by-step explanation:

Ca+ because it has 20 protons to pull the nucleus in where K+ only has 19 protons.

Manveti answered Jul 28, 2023

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