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the 1st,2nd and 3rd ionization energies of an element are 7ev, 12.5 ev and 42.5 ev respectively. the most stable oxidation state of the element will be??? |
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Answer» To remove the first electron, you need to provide 7eV, to remove the second one; you need to ACCESS between 12.5eV and 42.5eV that is required to remove the third electron. This GIVES you the most stable oxidation state for this element to be +2. Here the 3rd and 2nd ionization enthalpy difference is more than 15 EV and EVALUATE it ACCORDINGLY. |
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