Practice Ionization Energy and Electron Affinity - 2.2 | Chapter 2: Atomic Structure & Periodicity | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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2.2 - Ionization Energy and Electron Affinity

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Question 1

Easy

What does ionization energy measure?

💡 Hint: Think about removing something from an atom.

Question 2

Easy

Is adding an electron to an atom generally an exothermic or endothermic process?

💡 Hint: Remember, exothermic processes release energy.

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Question 1

What is ionization energy?

  • Energy required to add an electron
  • Energy needed to remove an electron
  • Energy to maintain all electrons

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during a chemical change where electrons are lost.

Question 2

True or False: Electron affinity measures the energy change when an atom gains an electron.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider whether gaining an electron involves energy being gained or released.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Compare and contrast the first ionization energies of sodium, magnesium, and aluminum. What trends do you observe?

💡 Hint: Look at the electron configurations and positions on the periodic table to clarify.

Question 2

Given the following elements: fluorine, nitrogen, and oxygen, analyze their electron affinities. How does this affect their tendency to gain electrons?

💡 Hint: Consider how each element approaches a stable octet and the energy associated with electron addition.

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