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Polarizing power
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Polarizing power is the ability of a cation to distort the electron cloud of an anion. It is a measure of the strength of the electrostatic field produced by the cation. The polarizing power of a cation increases with its charge and decreases with its size. The polarizing power of cations is an important factor in determining the structure and reactivity of ionic compounds.
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