Question

a. Which atom should have smaller
ionization energy, oxygen or sulfur?
b. The lithium forms +1 ions while
berylium forms +2 ions ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

• As Lithium has 1 valence electrons in the outermost shell it forms +1 ion.
• While Beryllium has 2 valence electrons in outermost shell so it forms +2 ions.

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