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Why is the fifth ionization energy of carbon so much larger than its fourth?
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∙ 6y ago
because when ionizing it from 3+ to 4+ it has only a filled orbital which is relatively stable (just as a noble gas). When you want to take away one more electron you do not end up with a filled orbital so this is less stable and will cost much more energy. The sixth ionization energy however should be quite low as well, because after that the carbon ion has no more electrons left which is also a reasonably stable state (compare to H+)
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∙ 13y ago
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What is the ionizaton energy present example?
The energy required to remove electron from atom are called ionization energy. Larger atom or molecule have lower ionization energy and molecule have higher ionization energy.
Which atom or ion in each pair has the larger ionization energy Cl or P?
Chlorine, Cl. Elements with the most ionization energy are located at the top right corner of the periodic table. As you travel down a period the ionization energy increases, whereas travelling down a group the ionization energy decreases.
Why does F have a larger first ionization energy than O?
First ionization energy increases as u move from left to right,so oxygen comes first than florine which means when u pass oxygen to florine the ionization energy become more than it was in oxygen.
Is the ionization energy of alkali metals larger or smaller than the alkaline earth metals in the same period?
It is about first ionization energy. It is less than alkaline earth metals.
How does the size of an atom relate to its ionization energy?
In general, the larger the atom the lower the first ionization energy at the right hand side of the periodic table. Take Lithium and Francium as examples. With Francium, the outer electron is much further away from the attractive power of the nucleus and is shielded by all the other electrons. The attraction is lower and thus it is easier to remove the electron making the first ionization energy lower. Incidentally, it makes it more reactive.
What is the ionizaton energy present example?
The energy required to remove electron from atom are called ionization energy. Larger atom or molecule have lower ionization energy and molecule have higher ionization energy.
What element has the larger first ionization energy cesium or potassium?
Potassium has a higher ionization energy than cesium.
What has the larger first ionization energy lawrencium or neon?
The first ionization energy of neon is higher: 2 080,7 kJ/mol.
Which atom is larger Si or Sn?
sn is larger but si is larger if your talking about ionization energy
Does sodium have the larger first ionization energy than potassium?
yes, it does
Which has the larger sixth ionization energy Se or Br?
The first ionization energy is the energy that is required in order to remove the first electron from an atom in the GAS phase, the second ionization energy is the energy required to remove the second electron from an atom, etc. Ionization energy generally increases for every electron that is removed, and increases from left to right in the periodic table or if moving up the periods. In this case, from the periodic table (or according to Mastering Chemistry) Bromine (Br) has a larger sixth ionization energy than Selenium (Se).
What should have the larger ionization energy Se or Br?
Br has the largest I.E.
Which atom or ion in each pair has the larger ionization energy Cl or P?
Chlorine, Cl. Elements with the most ionization energy are located at the top right corner of the periodic table. As you travel down a period the ionization energy increases, whereas travelling down a group the ionization energy decreases.
Why does F have a larger first ionization energy than O?
First ionization energy increases as u move from left to right,so oxygen comes first than florine which means when u pass oxygen to florine the ionization energy become more than it was in oxygen.
Which of properties does lithium have a larger value than potassium?
The potassium is larger radius because it has more electron shells.
Which has lower ionization energy an atom with a small radius or an atom with a large radius?
Lower ionization energy would be associated with the larger atom, as the outer most electrons would be further from the nucleus, and not held as tightly.
Is the ionization energy of alkali metals larger or smaller than the alkaline earth metals in the same period?
It is about first ionization energy. It is less than alkaline earth metals.
