In: Chemistry
Question 1:
a. The first four ionization energies of an element are
approximately:
738 kJ mol-1, 1450 kJ mol-1, 7.7 x 103 kJ mol-1, and 1.1 x 104 kJ
mol-1.
Which family (group) of elements does this element belong?
Explain.
b. In a photoelectron spectroscopy experiment the kinetic energy
of the ejected electron from
a potassium atom is found to be 5.34 x 10-19 J using a UV source of
wavelength 162 nm.
Calculate the ionization energy.
i. It is assumed that this ionization energy corresponds to the
valence electron of
potassium in the 4s sublevel. How could you adjust this experiment
to be sure that
this is the correct assumption?