An Element Y,has the Following Ionization Energies E_i1 = 578

question 60

Multiple Choice

An element Y,has the following ionization energies E_i1 = 578 kJ/mol
E_i2 = 1,817 kJ/mol
E_i3 = 2,745 kJ/mol
E_i4 = 11,575 kJ/mol
What is the most likely identity for this element?

• A)Na
• B)Mg
• C)Al
• D)Si

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