14. Solutions
Solutions: Solubility and Intermolecular Forces
Problem 2b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionThis figure shows the interaction of a cation with surrounding water molecules. (b) Which of the following explanations accounts for the fact that the ion–solvent interaction is greater for Li+ than for K+? a. Li+ is of lower mass than K+. b. The ionization energy of Li is higher than that for K. c. Li+ has a smaller ionic radius than K+. d. Li has a lower density than K. e. Li reacts with water more slowly than K. [Section 13.1]
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