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Which element is most likely to experience an increase in radius?

A. Ca changing to Ca2+
B. Fe changing to Fe3+
C. Cl changing to Cl-
D. Li changing to Li+

User Jim Hewitt
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Answer:

C. Cl changing to Cl-

Step-by-step explanation:

Cl gains 1 electron, resulting in an increase in radius.

The other 3 give up electrons.

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