The first ionization energy of sodium is 497 kJ/mol. Write the chemical equation which represents this ionization and from this value, calculate the effective nuclear charge felt by the last electron added to sodium.

The first ionization energy of sodium is 497 kJ/mol. Write the chemical equation which represents this ionization and from this value, calculate the effective nuclear charge felt by the last electron added to sodium.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter5: Electron Configurations And The Periodic Table

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 117QRT

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