
Why is the ionic radius of Al(3+) smaller than that of Li+?
Sep 8, 2016 · The main difference between $\ce {Li+}$ and $\ce {Al^3+}$ is their charge. Aluminium has three times lithium’s charge. When calculating orbitals, the first step is to set up a Schrödinger …
periodic trends - Why is the size of Al3+ less than that of Li+ ...
Aug 9, 2014 · Now, it seems obvious that the size of Al3+ should be greater than that of Li+ No it does not. It is true that electrons repulse each other, however, they all are attracted towards the nucleus. …
Why can't Al3+ be reduced to solid, pure aluminum?
Nov 5, 2015 · There are efforts underway to develop ionic liquids for the purpose of reducing bauxite using exotic intermediates such as aluminum fluoride. However, the aqueous $\\ce{Al^3+}$ ion is …
Ar atomic radius Vs. Mg2+, Al3+ and F- - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Nov 9, 2017 · Ar atomic radius Vs. Mg2+, Al3+ and F- Ask Question Asked 8 years, 1 month ago Modified 8 years, 1 month ago
inorganic chemistry - How can aluminium oxide be called an acid ...
Oct 26, 2013 · We could extend the acidic/basic nature of $\ce {Al2O3}$ to the Lewis acid/base theory. For more about this see this question which has been asked before: Recall the Lewis Theory of acids …
Ionic radius of Al[3+] compared to K[+], Ca[2+], S[2-], and Cl[-]
Apr 27, 2017 · I came across this question: Which of the following is bigger? $$\\ce{K+, Ca^2+, Al^3+, S^2-, Cl-}$$ Now, I know that the radius decreases as the period progresses to the right and …
experimental chemistry - Differentiation between zinc, aluminium, and ...
Oct 29, 2017 · $\ce {Al^3+}$ The chemical can be added to a solution to test for the presence of $\ce {Al^3+}$ ions. This is done by first adding $\ce {NaOH}$ to the solution to precipitate out $\ce {Al …
electrochemistry - How is it possible to electroplate using an Al3 ...
May 22, 2021 · Suppose that I wanted to electroplate Al(s) onto a Cu(s) Cathode, (using an Aluminium Nitrate solution and Al(s) anode). At standard conditions, Al(s) is the strongest reducing agent, which …
Spin Multiplicities of Ions - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Jun 5, 2021 · Al3+ does not have any unpaired electrons, thus this cation exists only in the singlet spin state.
Why aluminum does not form ammonia complex ion?
Sep 23, 2022 · I learned in my textbook that zinc forms more stable complex ion with NH3 than OH- because NH3 has only one lone pair and that makes repulsion between d orbital electron in zinc and …