The formula to calculate the Ionic Radius is:
\[ IR = 0.34 \cdot \frac{N^{(1/3)}}{Z^{(1/2)}} \]
Where:
The ionic radius is a measure of the size of an ion’s electron cloud when the ion is part of a crystal lattice. It varies with the ion’s charge, the number of electrons, and the arrangement of the surrounding ions in the lattice. The ionic radius is crucial for understanding the properties of ionic compounds, including their stability, solubility, and melting points.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula to calculate the Ionic Radius:
\[ IR = 0.34 \cdot \frac{10^{(1/3)}}{2^{(1/2)}} \approx 0.518 \text{ pm} \]
The Ionic Radius (IR) is approximately 0.518 pm.
