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why does calcium have a bigger ionic radii than gallium?

2007-04-02 07:59:49 · 1 answers · asked by nrtaopib 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Ca is a bigger atom to start with than Ga. And Ca2+ has one less positive charge than Ga3+, so the remaining electrons in Ga3+ are much more tightly drawn in.

2007-04-02 08:11:21 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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