Question
the ionization energy of Li2+ is equal to
9hcR
6hcR
2hcR
hcR
Solution
A.
9hcR
Ionization energy is the energy necessary to remove an electron from the neutral atom.
Ionization energy = RchZ2
Z = 3 for Li2+
∴ Iionization energy = ( 3 )2 Rch
= 9Rch