The first four ionization energies of an element X are 0.58, 1.82,2.74, and 11.58 MJ/mol. What is the most likely formula for astable ion of X?
Choose one answer.
a. X-
b. X+
c. X2+
d. X3+
The first four ionization energies of an element X are 0.58, 1.82,2.74, and 11.58 MJ/mol. What is the most likely formula for astable ion of X?
Choose one answer.
a. X-
b. X+
c. X2+
d. X3+
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Fourth ionization energy | 21000 kJ/mol |
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First ionization energy = 500 kJ/mol |
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a.
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c.
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