Suggest explanations for the following. (a) High values of ionization energies are associated with the noble gases.

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Suggest explanations for the following.

(a) High values of ionization energies are associated with the noble gases.

(b) The enthalpy changes associated with the attachment of the first and second electrons to an O atom are exothermic and endothermic, respectively.

(c) In an Li atom in its ground state, the outer electron occupies a 2s rather than a 2p orbital.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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