Which of the Following Shows the Correct Expression for the Ionization

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following shows the correct expression for the ionization energy indicated?

• A) \( \mathrm{IE}_{3}: \mathrm{Al}(g) \rightarrow \mathrm{Al}^{3+}(g)+3 \mathrm{e}^{-} \)
• B) \( \mathrm{IE}_{1}: \mathrm{Cl}(g) \rightarrow \mathrm{Cl}^{+}(g)+\mathrm{e}^{-} \)
• C) \( \mathrm{IE}_{2}: \mathrm{Mg}(g) \rightarrow \mathrm{Mg}^{2+}(g)+2 \mathrm{e}^{-} \)
• D) \( \mathrm{IE}_{1}: \mathrm{Na}(s) \rightarrow \mathrm{Na}^{+}(g)+\mathrm{e}^{-} \)
• E) \( \mathrm{IE}_{3}: \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightarrow \mathrm{O}_{2}^{+}(g)+\mathrm{e}^{-} \)