Which is a condition in which an element substitution could occur?
A) an ion is much larger than the one it will replace
B) an ion has a +4 charge, and it will replace an ion with a +3 charge
C) an ion has an equal charge to the one it will replace
D) an ion is much smaller than the one it ill replace

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Ion substitution is more likely to occur between ions of equal charge because this maintains the electrical neutrality of the crystal structure without requiring significant adjustments to the structure.

Which Is a Condition in Which an Element Substitution Could