Below are data on the first four ionization energies for a fictitious element X. First ionization energy
Question:
Below are data on the first four ionization energies for a fictitious element X.
First ionization energy = 500 kJ/mol
Second ionization energy = 2000 kJ/mol
Third ionization energy = 3500 kJ/mol
Fourth ionization energy = 25,000 kJ/mol
From the data, which of the following statements is(are) incorrect?
(a) X could belong to group IIIA.
(b) The fourth ionization energy is so much greater than the third ionization energy because X3 + consists of a noble-gas core or a pseudo-noble-gas core.
(c) The third ionization energy is greater than the second ionization energy because X2+ has a bigger charge than X+.
(d) X could belong to group IIIB.
(e) X could belong to group VA.
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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First
ISBN: 9780321927118
5th Edition
Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver