Atkins' Physical Chemistry
Atkins' Physical Chemistry
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780198769866
Author: ATKINS, P. W. (peter William), De Paula, Julio, Keeler, JAMES
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Chapter 16, Problem 16B.1DQ
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The difference between hydrodynamic radius and ionic radius and the reason for decrease in hydrodynamic radius on moving down the group is to be stated.

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Ions are chemical species formed by losing or gaining electrons.  Hydration is the attraction of water molecules by positive or negative ions in their vicinity.  The number of water molecules surrounding an ion depends on the size of the ion.

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