The First Ionization Energy of Mercury Is 1006 KJ/mol $\rarr$ Hg⁺(g) + E^- Is Therefore
A) 1006 KJ/mol

question 51

Multiple Choice

The first ionization energy of mercury is 1006 kJ/mol. The energy change for the reaction Hg(l) $\rarr$ Hg⁺(g) + e^- is therefore

• A) 1006 kJ/mol.
• B) greater than 1006 kJ/mol.
• C) less than 1006 kJ/mol.
• D) is equal to the electron affinity of mercury.
• E) is equal to the second ionization energy of mercury.

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