Which of the Following Correctly Represents the Second Ionization of Phosphorus

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly represents the second ionization of phosphorus?

• A) P⁺ (g) + e^- - P (g)
• B) P (g) -P⁺ (g) + e^-
• C) P⁺ (g) + e^- -P²⁺ (g)
• D) P^- (g) + e^- -P^2- (g)
• E) P⁺ (g) -P²⁺ (g) + e^-

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