Which of the following statements is incorrect? (a) The second ionization energy of sulphur is greater than that of chlorine (b) The third ionization energy of phosphorus is greater than that of aluminium (c) The first ionization energy of aluminium is approximately the same as that of gallium (d) The second ionization energy of boron is greater than that of carbon

Which of the following statements is incorrect? (a) The second ionization energy of sulphur is greater than that of chlorine (b) The third ionization energy of phosphorus is greater than that of aluminium (c) The first ionization energy of aluminium is approximately the same as that of gallium (d) The second ionization energy of boron is greater than that of carbon

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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