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Give the equation representing the 1st Ionization energy of Magnesium.

Important Questions on Electrons in Atoms

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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 2 - Electrons in Atoms>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 5
Give the equation representing the 3rd ionization energy of magnesium.
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 2 - Electrons in Atoms>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 5
State which ionization energies are represented by the equations below.
Mg3+(g)→Mg4+(g)+e-
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 2 - Electrons in Atoms>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 5
State which ionization energies are represented by the equations blow.
Al5+(g)→Al6+(g)+e-
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 2 - Electrons in Atoms>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 6
The graph shows a sketch of log10(ionization energy) against number of electrons removed for magnesium.
Use this graph to answer the following questions.
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Explain why the first two electrons are relatively easy to remove.
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 2 - Electrons in Atoms>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 6
The graph shows a sketch of log10(ionization energy) against number of electrons removed for magnesium.
Use this graph to answer the following questions.
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Explain why there is a sharp rise in ionisation energy when the third electron is removed.
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 2 - Electrons in Atoms>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 6
The graph shows a sketch of log10(ionization energy) against number of electrons removed for magnesium.
Use this graph to answer the following questions.
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Explain what information the graph gives about the electron arrangement of magnesium.
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 2 - Electrons in Atoms>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 6
The graph shows a sketch of log10(ionization energy) against number of electrons removed for magnesium.
Use this graph to answer the following questions.
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Construct the equation for the ionization energy marked X(the 5th ionization energy).
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 2 - Electrons in Atoms>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 8
Define the term first ionization energy.