Chapter 8, Problem 76E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The element that has the highest and lowest ionization energy from lithium to fluorine is to be predicted. The reason of highest second ionization energy of $\text{O}$ and lowest second ionization energy of $\text{N}$ out of $\text{N,}\text{O}\text{and}\text{F}$ are to be stated.

Concept introduction:The second ionization energy is stated as the energy that required to ejecting the second electron from external shell of the element.

To determine:The element that has the highest and lowest ionization energy from lithium to fluorine is to be predicted. The reason of highest second ionization energy of $\text{O}$ and lowest second ionization energy of $\text{N}$ out of $\text{N,}\text{O}\text{and}\text{F}$ are to be stated.