Chapter 11, Problem 6CLE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A brief description of the relationships among the terms ionization energy, second ionization energy, and third ionization energy is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Energy is required to remove an electron from a neutral atom. Energy is spent to overcome the attraction between the negatively charged electron and the nucleus. Ionization energy is defined as the energy needed to remove the valence electrons from the neutral atom in its gaseous state.