The first (IE1) and second (IE2) ionisation enthalpies (kJ mol-1) of a few elements by Roman numerals are as shown:
IE1 | IE2 | |
i | 2372 | IE2 |
ii | 520 | 7300 |
iii | 900 | 1760 |
iv | 1680 | 380 |
which of the above elements is likely to be:
(i) a reactive metal
(ii) a reactive non-metal
(iii) a noble gas
(iv) a metal that forms a stable binary halide of the formula AX3 (X = halogen).
(i) Reactive metal II.
(ii) Reactive non-metal IV.
(iii) A noble gas I.
(iv) Metal forming halide III.