Write the condensed electron configurations of the parent element and the ions Rank the jons in order of increasing radius.

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### Ion Analysis and Electron Configurations

Given the following ions: Na\(^{+}\), Mg\(^{2+}\), S\(^{2-}\), Cl\(^{-}\)

#### (a) Condensed Electron Configurations

Below are the condensed electron configurations for the parent elements and their ions:

- **Na (Sodium)**
  - Parent Element: [Ne] 3s\(^1\)
  - Ion (Na\(^+\)): [Ne]

- **Mg (Magnesium)**
  - Parent Element: [Ne] 3s\(^2\)
  - Ion (Mg\(^{2+}\)): [Ne]

- **S (Sulfur)**
  - Parent Element: [Ne] 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^4\)
  - Ion (S\(^{2-}\)): [Ne] 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^6\) or [Ar]

- **Cl (Chlorine)**
  - Parent Element: [Ne] 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^5\)
  - Ion (Cl\(^{-}\)): [Ne] 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^6\) or [Ar]

#### (b) Ranking by Ionic Radius

Rank the ions in order of increasing radius:

1. Mg\(^{2+}\)
2. Na\(^+\)
3. Cl\(^{-}\)
4. S\(^{2-}\)

In this sequence, Mg\(^{2+}\) has the smallest radius due to the loss of two electrons, while S\(^{2-}\) has the largest radius owing to the gain of two electrons, which increases electron-electron repulsion and hence the size.
Transcribed Image Text:### Ion Analysis and Electron Configurations Given the following ions: Na\(^{+}\), Mg\(^{2+}\), S\(^{2-}\), Cl\(^{-}\) #### (a) Condensed Electron Configurations Below are the condensed electron configurations for the parent elements and their ions: - **Na (Sodium)** - Parent Element: [Ne] 3s\(^1\) - Ion (Na\(^+\)): [Ne] - **Mg (Magnesium)** - Parent Element: [Ne] 3s\(^2\) - Ion (Mg\(^{2+}\)): [Ne] - **S (Sulfur)** - Parent Element: [Ne] 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^4\) - Ion (S\(^{2-}\)): [Ne] 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^6\) or [Ar] - **Cl (Chlorine)** - Parent Element: [Ne] 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^5\) - Ion (Cl\(^{-}\)): [Ne] 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^6\) or [Ar] #### (b) Ranking by Ionic Radius Rank the ions in order of increasing radius: 1. Mg\(^{2+}\) 2. Na\(^+\) 3. Cl\(^{-}\) 4. S\(^{2-}\) In this sequence, Mg\(^{2+}\) has the smallest radius due to the loss of two electrons, while S\(^{2-}\) has the largest radius owing to the gain of two electrons, which increases electron-electron repulsion and hence the size.
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