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What is the unit of measurement for ionization energy?
What is the unit of measurement for ionization energy?
Which factor affecting ionization energy is related to the attractive force between the nucleus and electrons?
Which factor affecting ionization energy is related to the attractive force between the nucleus and electrons?
What is the trend of ionization energy across a period in the periodic table?
What is the trend of ionization energy across a period in the periodic table?
What is the significance of ionization energy in chemical reactivity?
What is the significance of ionization energy in chemical reactivity?
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Which technique is NOT used to measure ionization energy?
Which technique is NOT used to measure ionization energy?
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How does shielding affect ionization energy?
How does shielding affect ionization energy?
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What is the relationship between ionization energy and electron configuration?
What is the relationship between ionization energy and electron configuration?
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Which of the following is NOT a periodic trend of ionization energy?
Which of the following is NOT a periodic trend of ionization energy?
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Study Notes
Ionization Energy
Definition: Ionization energy is the minimum energy required to remove an electron from an atom or molecule in its ground state, resulting in the formation of a cation.
Units: Ionization energy is typically measured in units of energy, such as:
- Electronvolts (eV)
- Kilojoules per mole (kJ/mol)
Factors Affecting Ionization Energy:
- Atomic size: Ionization energy decreases as atomic size increases.
- Nuclear charge: Ionization energy increases as nuclear charge increases.
- Shielding: Ionization energy decreases as shielding (by inner electrons) increases.
- Electron configuration: Ionization energy is affected by the electron configuration of the atom.
Periodic Trends:
- Across a period: Ionization energy increases from left to right.
- Down a group: Ionization energy decreases.
Importance: Ionization energy is important in understanding:
- Chemical reactivity: Ionization energy affects an atom's ability to form ions and participate in chemical reactions.
- Spectroscopy: Ionization energy is related to the energy of spectral lines in atomic spectra.
Measurement: Ionization energy can be measured using various techniques, including:
- Photoelectron spectroscopy (PES)
- Mass spectrometry
- Calorimetry
Ionization Energy
- Ionization energy is the minimum energy required to remove an electron from an atom or molecule in its ground state, forming a cation.
- Ionization energy is typically measured in units of energy, such as electronvolts (eV) and kilojoules per mole (kJ/mol).
Factors Affecting Ionization Energy
- Ionization energy decreases as atomic size increases.
- Ionization energy increases as nuclear charge increases.
- Ionization energy decreases as shielding (by inner electrons) increases.
- Electron configuration affects ionization energy.
Periodic Trends
- Ionization energy increases from left to right across a period.
- Ionization energy decreases down a group.
Importance of Ionization Energy
- Ionization energy affects an atom's ability to form ions and participate in chemical reactions.
- Ionization energy is related to the energy of spectral lines in atomic spectra.
Measurement of Ionization Energy
- Ionization energy can be measured using photoelectron spectroscopy (PES).
- Ionization energy can be measured using mass spectrometry.
- Ionization energy can be measured using calorimetry.
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Learn about ionization energy, its units, and factors affecting it, including atomic size and nuclear charge.
