AP Chemistry
1.8 Valence Electrons and Ionic Compounds
1.7 Periodic Trends
A student analyzes the set of isoelectronic species shown in the table below.
Which of the following claims correctly identifies the species with the smallest ionic radius and provides the correct justification?
| Species | Atomic Number (Z) | Number of Electrons |
|---|---|---|
| \(\text{O}^{2-}\) | 8 | 10 |
| \(\text{F}^-\) | 9 | 10 |
| \(\text{Na}^+\) | 11 | 10 |
| \(\text{Mg}^{2+}\) | 12 | 10 |
Which of the following claims correctly identifies the species with the smallest ionic radius and provides the correct justification?
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