Question

Evaluate Yourself
6. The first ionisation energy (IE) and
second ionisation energy (IE) of
elements X, Y and Z are given below.
Element IE, (kJ mol
IE, (k) mol-')
2370
5250
X
522
7298
1080
3381
N
Which one of the above elements
is the most reactive metal, the least
reactive metal and a noble gas?​

Answer 1

The firstand secondionisation energiesof a new elements designated by roman numerals are shown below: <br><br> Which of the above elements is likely to be : <br> a. A reactive metal <br> b. A reactive non-metal <br> c. a noble gas <br> d. A metal that forms a stable binary halide of the formula(the halogen).