The Energy of a One-Electron Atom Is Given by E

question 16

Multiple Choice

The energy of a one-electron atom is given by E = -(2.18  10^-18 J) where Z is the atomic number of the element. Which of the following one-electron ions has the largest ionization energy?

• A) Li²⁺
• B) Be³⁺
• C) He⁺
• D) B⁴⁺
• E) C⁵⁺

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