Which ion has a larger radius S2 or O2?
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The sulfide ion (S2-) is larger than the oxygen atom (O) due to two effects. Sulfur is in the same Group as oxygen and one Period lower, so its outer electrons occupy orbitals from the n = 3 level while oxygen's outer electrons occupy orbitals from the n = 2 level
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