Practice - Problem 2: Ionization Energy of Na vs. Mg
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What is ionization energy?
💡 Hint: Think about the energy needed to change an atom into an ion.
Which element has a higher first ionization energy: Na or Mg?
💡 Hint: Consider the number of electrons in their outer shells.
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What defines ionization energy?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when an atom loses an electron.
True or False: Magnesium has a higher first ionization energy than sodium.
💡 Hint: Consider their electron configurations.
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If the energy needed to remove the first electron from sodium is 495.8 kJ/mol, how much energy would be needed to remove the second electron after the first has been removed, considering its new Z_eff?
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of effective nuclear charge on ionization energy.
Discuss how the trend in ionization energy can be used to predict an element's reactivity.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between ionization energy and metallic character.
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