Identify the elements X and Y using the ionisation energy values given below :

Question:

Identify the elements X and Y using the ionisation energy values given below : 

  1. X = Na ; Y = Mg

  2. X = Mg ; Y = F 

  3.  X = Mg ; Y = Na

  4. X = F ; Y = Mg


Correct Option: 1

Solution:

$\mathrm{Na} \rightarrow[\mathrm{Ne}] 3 \mathrm{~s}^{1} \mathrm{IE}_{1}$ is very low but $\mathrm{IE}_{2}$ is very high due to stable noble gas configuration of

$\mathrm{Na}^{+}$

$\mathrm{Mg} \rightarrow[\mathrm{Ne}] 3 \mathrm{~s}^{2} \mathrm{IE}_{1} \& \mathrm{IE}_{2} \rightarrow$ Low

$\mathrm{IE}_{3}$ is very high.

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