Calculating Electric Field Ratios for H+ and K+ Ions

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The discussion centers on calculating the ratio of electric fields, E1/E2, at the surfaces of two ions, H+ and K+. The formula for this ratio is given as qR²/Qr², where H+ has a charge of +1 and a radius of 0.00001 Angstrom, while K+ also has a charge of +1 but a radius of 1.33 Angstrom. Participants confirm that the problem can be solved by directly plugging in the values into the formula, indicating that it is straightforward without hidden complexities. However, it is noted that the real computation of electric fields is more intricate than the simplified formula suggests, but for the purpose of this problem, the basic approach is sufficient.
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The ratio of electric fields, E1/E2, at the surfaces of ions when H+ is the first ion (q=+1 and R=0.00001 Angstrom) and K+ is the second ion (Q=+1 and R=1.33 Angstrom) is:

how would u solve this kind of problem?

well i know that the ratio of E1/E2 is qR^2/Qr^2

so do i just plug in those numbers and compute?

if that's the case, is this problem this easy or is their some kinda tricky hidden thing that I am overlooking?
 
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No trick. Easy problem. Plug 'n' chug.

In reality, the computation of the electric field is far more complex than just using the formula given...but since that's what you're given at this level, that's what you kmust use.
 
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