Chapter 6, Problem 15STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ionization energy that will show the largest jump of magnesium needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Ionization energy can be defined as the measure of amount of energy needed to extract an electron form an atom or an ion.

Answer to Problem 15STP

Magnesium will show largest jump.

Explanation of Solution

The first, second and third ionization energy of Li, Be, B and C is given in the table.

Once the element undergo ionization to obtain an octet and the attempt to remove an additional electron is made, the largest jump in ionization energy tends to occur.

Therefore, one can predict that the third ionization of element Magnesium will show the largest jump.

Conclusion

Third ionization energy of magnesium will show the largest jump.