Question 9 (2 points) The reaction of a metal, M, with a halogen, X2, proceeds by an exothermic reaction as indicated by this equation: M(s) + X2(g) → MX2(s). Which options will make the reaction more exothermic? (Choose all that apply) ☐ a) A larger radius for Mg+2 b) A high ionization energy for M c) The smaller radius for Mg+2 ☐ d) A low ionization energy for M

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The reaction of a metal, M, with a halogen, X2, proceeds by an exothermic reaction
as indicated by this equation: M(s) + X2(g) → MX2(s). Which options
will make the reaction more exothermic? (Choose all that apply)
☐ a) A larger radius for Mg+2
b) A high ionization energy for M
c) The smaller radius for Mg+2
☐ d) A low ionization energy for M
Transcribed Image Text:Question 9 (2 points) The reaction of a metal, M, with a halogen, X2, proceeds by an exothermic reaction as indicated by this equation: M(s) + X2(g) → MX2(s). Which options will make the reaction more exothermic? (Choose all that apply) ☐ a) A larger radius for Mg+2 b) A high ionization energy for M c) The smaller radius for Mg+2 ☐ d) A low ionization energy for M
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