HELP?!?!
Determine whether or not an electrostatic force would exist between the following ions (answer “YES” or “NO”):
a. Na+ & K+:
b. Br- & O2-:
c. K+ & O2-:
d. Na+ & Ne:

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HELP?!?!
Determine whether or not an electrostatic force would exist between the following ions (answer “YES” or “NO”):
a. Na+ & K+: 
b. Br- & O2-:
c. K+ & O2-:
d. Na+ & Ne:

anonymous · Answer

electrostatic force is the force that exists between charged particles....

anonymous · Answer

with that definition, can you answer the question??

anonymous · Answer

well i see that there is a neutral between K+ and O2-

mertsj · Answer

Sorry.  Can't help.

aaronq · Answer

All pairs of charged species would exhibit an electrostatic force, they didn't specify if it would be attractive or repulsive though.