Below are data on the first four ionization energies for a fictitious element X. First ionization energy

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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

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