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Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties

Question
CBSEENCH11005507

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).

Solution

(i) Reactive metal II.
(ii) Reactive non-metal IV.
(iii) A noble gas I.
(iv) Metal forming halide III.