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Consider the gaseous process: () and (). What is the second ionization energy () of element ?Periodic Table and Periodicity Chemistry Question

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Consider the gaseous process: $X_{(g)} \rightarrow X^+_{(g)} + e^-$ ($\Delta H = 100 \text{ eV}$) and $X_{(g)} \rightarrow X^{2+}_{(g)} + 2e^-$ ($\Delta H = 250 \text{ eV}$). What is the second ionization energy ($IE_2$) of element $X$?

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

The total enthalpy change for the removal of two electrons is $IE_1 + IE_2 = 250 \text{ eV}$. Since $IE_1 = 100 \text{ eV}$, $IE_2$ must be $250 - 100 = 150 \text{ eV}$.

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