Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Periodic Properties of the Elements - Additional Exercises - Page 294: 7.89b

Answer

$Co^{4+} \lt Co^{3+}\lt Li^{+}$

Work Step by Step

$Co^{4+}$ has an atomic radiii of $0.67\dot{A}$. $Co^{3+}$ has an atomic radiii of $0.75\dot{A}$. $Li^{+}$ has an atomic radiii of $0.90\dot{A}$. $Co^{4+}$ is the smallest and $Li^{+}$ is the largest.
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