What is the energy (in J atom-1) required for the following process ? Li2+(g) Li3+(g) + e- (Take the ionization energy for the H atom in the ground state as 2.18 10-18 J atom-1)
- 8.72 10-18
- 1.962 10-18
- 1.962 10-17
- 6.54 10-17
Answer
(3) 1.962 10-17
Solution
Li2+ has only one electron (Z = 3), so it is a hydrogen-like species.
For a hydrogen-like species in the ground state (n = 1):
IE = IEH Z2n2
⇒ IE(Li2+) = 2.18 10-18 3212
⇒ IE(Li2+) = 2.18 10-18 9
∴ Energy required = 1.962 10-17 J atom-1
Answer: (3)