Chapter 12, Problem 101E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:Reason for successive ionization energy to increase should be explained. Also, reason for jump in ionization energy of silicon should be explained.

Concept introduction:Energy required to remove valence electron from the gaseous atom or molecule is termed as ionization energy.As moved in periodic table from left to right the nuclear charge increases as number of protons increases. This increases the attraction of nucleus with valence electrons and shows poor shielding effect. Thus energy required to remove electron increases and hence, first ionization increases.