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Chemistrys Block ElementsGeneralEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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The firstIE1and secondIE2ionization energies (kJ/mol) of a few elements designated by Roman numerals are given below. Which of these would be an alkali metal?

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

As alkali metals have the lowestIE1values in their respectively periods and also there is a large jump betweenIE1andIE2due to the removal of second electron from the noble gas core, therefore, out of the givenIE1andIE2values (II) belongs to alkali metals.

Stream:NTA_ABHYASSubject:ChemistryTopic:s Block ElementsSubtopic:General
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