The Following Successive Ionization Energies Correspond to an Element in the Third

question 97

Multiple Choice

The following successive ionization energies correspond to an element in the third row of the periodic table: I₁ = 786.3 kJ/mol, I₂ =1,580 kJ/mol, I₃= 3,230 kJ/mol, I₄ = 4,360 kJ/mol, I₅ = 16,000, and I₆ = 20,000 kJ/mol. Based on this pattern of ionization energies, identify the element.

• A) Sulfur
• B) Phosphorous
• C) Silicon
• D) Aluminum
• E) None of the above

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