Chapter 7, Problem 100QP

(a)

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Interpretation:

The reason behind the statement, ‘ ${\text{Ba}}^{3+}$ ion does not form,’ is to be explained in terms of ionization energy.

(b)

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Interpretation:

The reason behind ‘ ${\text{O}}^{2+}$ ion does not form’ is to be explained in terms of ionization energy.

(c)

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Interpretation:

The reason behind ‘ ${\text{Cl}}^{+}$ ion does not form’ is to be explained in terms of ionization energy.