Provide a brief explanation for each of the following: (a) O2-is larger than O. (b) S2- is larger than O2-. (c) S2- is largerthan K+. (d) K+ is larger than Ca2+.

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Provide a brief explanation for each of the following: (a) O2-
is larger than O. (b) S2- is larger than O2-. (c) S2- is larger
than K+. (d) K+ is larger than Ca2+.

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