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Question: Which of the following sets of ions are isoelectronic? Check all that apply. Check all that apply. (Li+,Be2+,H−) (O2−,S2−,Se2−)( Na+,Mg2+,Al3+)

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Which of the following sets of ions are isoelectronic? Check all that apply. Check all that apply. (Li+,Be2+,H−) (O2−,S2−,Se2−)( Na+,Mg2+,Al3+)

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Set 1: Number of electron in Li = 3 So, Li+ has 2 electrons Number of electron in Be = 4 So, Be2+ has 2 electrons Number…

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`Zn^(2+) , Ca^(2+) , Ga^(3+) ,A1^(3+)` `K^(+) ,Ca^(2+) Sc^(3+) ,C1^(-)``P^(3-) , S^(2-), C1^(-) , K^(+)``Ti^(4+) , Ar, Cr^(3+) ,V^(5+)`

Answer : B::C

Solution :  Species of set (a)i.e., `Zn^(2+) (30-2 = 28 ) , Ca^(2+) (20 -2=18) , Ga^(3+) (31-3 = 28) , A1^(3+) (13 -3=10)` <br> have different no of electron and hence are not isoelectronic ions. <br> Species of set ( b) i.e., `K^(+) (19-1=18) ,Ca^(2+) (20-2 =18) , Sc^(3+) (21-3=18) ,C1^(-) (17+1=18) `are all isoelectron ions since each one of them has 18 electrons. <br> Species of set (c ) i.e., `P^(3-) (15+3 =18) ,S^(2-) (16+2 =18) ,C1^(-) (17+ 1=18) , K^(+) (19-1=18) ` are all isoelectron ions since each one of them has 18 electrons . <br> Species of set (d) i.e., `Ti^(4+) (22 -4 =18) ,Ar (18), Cr^(3+) (24-3=21) ,V^(5+) (23 -5= 18)` have different number of electron and hence are not isoelectronic ions.

`K^(+),Cl^(-),Mg^(2+),Sc^(3+)``Na^(+),Ca^(2+),SC^(3+),F^(-)``K^(+),Ca^(2+),Sc^(3+),Cl^(-)``Na^(+), Mg^(2+),Al^(3+), Cl^(-)`

Answer : C

Solution : Iso- electronic species are those which have same number of electrons `K^(+), Ca^(2+), Sc^(3+)` and `Cl^(-)` have 18 electrons each.

`K^(+) ,C1^(-) ,Mg^(2+) , Sc^(3+)``Na^(+) , Ca^(2+) , Sc^(3+) , F^(-)``K^(+) , Ca^(2+) , Sc^(3+) , C1^(-)``Na^(+) , Mg^(2+) ,A1^(3+) ,C1^(-)`

Answer : C

Solution : `K^(+) (19 - 1= 18 ) . C1^(-) (17 + 1= 18) .` <br> `Ca^(2+) (20- 2 =18) , Sc^(3+) (21 = 3=18)` represent a collection of isoelectronic species.

Which of the following sets represents the collection of isoelectronic species?(a)- $N{{a}^{+}},M{{g}^{2+}}A{{l}^{3+}},C{{l}^{-}}$ (b)- $N{{a}^{+}},C{{a}^{2+}}S{{c}^{3+}},{{F}^{-}}$ (c)- ${{K}^{+}},C{{l}^{-}},C{{a}^{2+}}S{{c}^{3+}}$ (d)- ${{K}^{+}},C{{a}^{2+}},S{{c}^{3+}},{{F}^{-}}$

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Hint: Isoelectronic species have the same number of electrons. : In isoelectronic species, as the nuclear charge increases, the force of attraction by the nucleus on the electrons also increases.

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Isoelectronic species or ions are the ions of different elements that have the same number of electrons but differ in the magnitude of the nuclear charge.
Besides ions, a neutral atom may also the same number of electrons hence it is also isoelectronic species.
Example, sulphide ion (${{S}^{2-}}$ ), chloride ion ($C{{l}^{-}}$), argon (Ar), and potassium ion (${{K}^{+}}$ ) are isoelectronic species.
Variation of size among isoelectronic species: As the nuclear charge increases, the force of attraction by the nucleus on the electrons also increases. As a result, the ionic radius decreases.
Let us observe all the options one by one:
(a)- $N{{a}^{+}},M{{g}^{2+}}A{{l}^{3+}},C{{l}^{-}}$
Sodium ion has 10 electrons
Magnesium ion has 10 electrons
Aluminum ion has 10 electrons
Chlorine ion has 18 electrons

(b)- $N{{a}^{+}},C{{a}^{2+}}S{{c}^{3+}},{{F}^{-}}$
Sodium ion has 10 electrons
Calcium has 18 electrons
Scandium ion has 18 electrons
Fluorine ion has 10 electrons

(c)- ${{K}^{+}},C{{l}^{-}},C{{a}^{2+}}S{{c}^{3+}}$
Potassium ion has 18 electrons
Chlorine ion has 18 electrons
Calcium ion has 18 electrons
Scandium ion has 18 electrons

(d)- ${{K}^{+}},C{{a}^{2+}},S{{c}^{3+}},{{F}^{-}}$
Potassium ion has 18 electrons
Calcium ion has 18 electrons
Scandium ion has 18 electrons
Fluorine ions have 10 electrons.
Hence, only option (c) has all the ions containing 18 electrons, therefore, ${{K}^{+}},C{{l}^{-}},C{{a}^{2+}}S{{c}^{3+}}$ are isoelectronic species.
So, the correct answer is “Option C”.

Note: The nuclear charge is calculated by the number of electrons + charge on the ion.
For example, In Ar,${{K}^{+}}$ and$C{{a}^{2+}}$ the number of electrons is 18.
The nuclear charge of Ar is 18 because there is no charge on the ion.
The nuclear charge of the ${{K}^{+}}$ ion is 19 because potassium ion has a +1 charge.
The nuclear charge of the $C{{a}^{2+}}$ ion is 20 because calcium ion has a +2 charge.

Which set of ions is isoelectronic?

N−3,O−2,F− and Na+ are isoelectronic.

Which of the following ions are isoelectronic in nature CL S2 CA fe2+?

Ar,S2−,Ca2+andK+ are isoelectronic species. They contain 18 electrons each. Was this answer helpful?

Which of the following sets show isoelectric species?

Complete answer: Besides ions, a neutral atom may also the same number of electrons hence it is also isoelectronic species. Example, sulphide ion (${{S}^{2-}}$ ), chloride ion ($C{{l}^{-}}$), argon (Ar), and potassium ion (${{K}^{+}}$ ) are isoelectronic species.

What is isoelectronic ions give example?

Isoelectronic species are elements or ions that have the same or equal number of electrons. Example: Na+, F− (ions both have 10 electrons) Was this answer helpful?