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Two atoms have the electron configurations 1s22s22p6 and
Chapter 8, Problem 56P(choose chapter or problem)
Two atoms have the electron configurations \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^6\) and \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^1\). The first ionization energy of one is 2080 kJ/mol, and that of the other is 496 kJ/mol. Match each ionization energy with one of the given electron configurations. Justify your choice.
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QUESTION:
Two atoms have the electron configurations \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^6\) and \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^1\). The first ionization energy of one is 2080 kJ/mol, and that of the other is 496 kJ/mol. Match each ionization energy with one of the given electron configurations. Justify your choice.
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The electronic configuration of two atoms are given as and . The first ionization energy of one is given as 2080 kJ/mol, and that of the other is given as 496 kJ/mol,