NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
What is the dominant term that determines the ionization enthalpy required to form M2+ ions from gaseous atoms?
Options
- AFirst ionization enthalpy
- BSecond ionization enthalpy
- CThird ionization enthalpy
- DEnthalpy of atomization
Correct answer
B. Second ionization enthalpy
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph states that the dominant term is the second ionization enthalpy required to form M2+ ions.