Chapter 8, Problem 12RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ionization energy (IE) of Aluminum for the first, second, third, fourth and the largest difference among the pair of successive ionization energies is to determined.

Concept Introduction:

The octet rule is a chemical rule that states that every atom has a tendency to gain or lose electrons in order to achieve the noble gas electronic configuration on their outermost or valence shell.

Octet rule helps to achieve the stability of atoms.

Ionization energy is the energy that is required to break the bonds of ionic compounds and it is exothermic in nature.