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Mini-Video on Ion Size, Periodic Table, Chemistry Instructional VideoMini-Video on Ion Size, Periodic Table, Chemistry Instructional Video
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Khan Academy
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7th - 10th
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3:04
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10 mins
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Mini-Video on Ion Size, Periodic Table, Chemistry

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Sal discusses what happens to elements when they become ionized. He demonstrates that when neutral atoms become ionized, they can significantly change their relative atomic sizes. He uses the Periodic Table of the Elements to illustrate this critical point.

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