First and second ionization energies of magnesium are 6.64eV and 13.36eV respectively. The amount of energy in J needed to convert all the atoms of magnesium into Mg2+ ions present in 12mg of magnesium vapour will be? [Given:1eV=96.5kJ/mol].
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Solution
12mgMg=0.5mmolMg as the molar mass is 24 g/mol. Mg(g)→Mg2+(g)+2e− ΔH=IE1+IE2=6.64+13.36=20eV=20×96.5kJ/mol Energy required to convert 0.5mmolMg(g) to Mg2+(g) will be, 0.5×20×96.5J=965J