Answer:
1/16
Step-by-step explanation:
According to the coulombs law, the force existing vetween the ions is expressed as;
F = kQq/r² .... 1
Q and q are the ions
r is the distance between the ions
If the distance between the ion is quadrupled, then;
F2 = kQq/(4r)²
F2 = kQq/16r² ... 2
Divide equation 2 by 1;
F2/F = kQq/16r² ÷ kQq/r²
F2/F = kQq/16r² × r²/kQq
F2/F = 1/16
F2 = 1/16 F
Therefore the coulombic force between two ions is reduced to 1/16 of its original strength when the distance between them is quadrupled.