Chapter 7, Problem 33QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Thelast ionization energy of the given ion, based on a hypothetical situation, is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The minimum energyrequired to remove an electron from an atom, which is present in the gas phase, is termed as ionization energy $\left(IE\right)$.

It can be calculated as

$E_n=-(2.18\times {10}^{-18}J)Z^2\left(\frac{1}{n^2}\right)$

Here, $n$ is the principal quantum number and $Z$ is the atomic number.