Identify the species that has the smallest radius. A) Sb^-5 B) Sb^-3 C) Sb⁰ D) Sb⁺¹ E) Sb⁺³

Name: Identify the species that has the smallest radius. A) Sb -5 B) Sb -3 C) Sb 0 D) Sb +1 E) Sb +3
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Species with a higher positive charge (cation) have a smaller radius due to the increased nuclear charge pulling the electrons closer, making E) Sb⁺³ the correct answer as it has the highest positive charge among the options.

Identify the Species That Has the Smallest Radius