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Ch.7 - Periodic Properties of the Elements
Brown - Chemistry: The Central Science 14th Edition
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Capitolo 7, Problema 97

Which of the following chemical equations is connected to the definitions of (a) the first ionization energy of oxygen (i) O1g2 + e-¡O-1g2 (ii) O1g2¡O+1g2 + e- (iii) O1g2 + 2 e-¡O2-1g2 (iv) O1g2¡O2+1g2 + 2 e- (v) O+1g2¡O2+1g2 + e-

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insert step 1> Identify the definition of first ionization energy: it is the energy required to remove the outermost electron from a neutral atom in the gaseous state.
insert step 2> Look for the equation that represents the removal of one electron from a neutral oxygen atom (O) in the gaseous state.
insert step 3> Analyze each option: (i) represents the gain of an electron, (ii) represents the removal of one electron from a neutral oxygen atom, (iii) represents the gain of two electrons, (iv) represents the removal of two electrons, and (v) represents the removal of an electron from a positively charged ion.
insert step 4> Determine that option (ii) O(g) → O⁺(g) + e⁻ correctly represents the first ionization energy of oxygen.
insert step 5> Conclude that the correct chemical equation related to the first ionization energy of oxygen is option (ii).

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