Question

Explain ionization enthalpy of group 16 element

Answer 1

Answer:

Group 16 elements have 6 electrons in their valence shell and their general electronic configuration is ns2np4.

Element

Electronic Configuration

Oxygen [He] 2s2 2p4

Sulphur [Ne] 3s2 3p4

Selenium [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p4

Tellurium [Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p4

Polonium [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p4

Answer 2

QUESTION -

Explain ionization enthalpy of group 16 element

ANSWER -

The ionization energies of group 16 elements are quite High which decreases down the group the ionization energy is due to their is small size and effective nuclear charge but has the atomic size increases down the group its value also decreases.