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Which element has a larger ionic radius than calcium (Ca)?

The Periodic Table
A. Magnesium (Mg)
B. Potassium (K)
O C. Sodium (Na)
O D. Gallium (a)
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Answer:

Gallium

has a larger ionic radius than (ca).

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User Frozenkoi
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Answer:

magnesium

Step-by-step explanation:

Magnesium has lesser valens electron than Ca, therefore the force for Mg between the nucleus and outer orbit of electron is lesser. Also, the radius will increase

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