Explain the general trend in first ionisation energy across period 2 in the periodic table.

  • Across period 2, the nuclear charge increases from Li (3+) to Ne (10+) as protons are added to the nucleus. - The electros are removed from the same main energy level and electrons in the same main energy level do not shield each other well. - Therefore, the force of attraction, from the nucleus, on the outer electrons increases from left to right across the period and the outer electron is more difficult to reove for neon. - The neon atom is smaller than the lithium atom and, therefore, the outer electron is closer to the nucleus amd more strongly held. 
EA

Related Chemistry IB answers

All answers ▸

2HCl (aq)+CaCO3 (s)->H20(l)+CaCl2(aq)+CO2(g). If using 40cm^3 of 2.5mol.dm^-3 Hcl and 5.67g of CaCO3, determine the limiting reagent and how much CO2(g) could be theoretically produced by this reaction.


What is the ionisation energy trend as we go down the group and across the period?


Describe and compare three features of the structure and bonding in the three allotropes of carbon: diamond, graphite and C60 fullerene.


What is the most effective way to balance redox equations which include hydrogen and oxygen?