Q. The first
(ΔiH1) and the second
(ΔiH2) ionization enthalpies (in kJ mol
−1) and the
(ΔegH) electron gain enthalpy (in kJ mol
−1) of a few elements are given below:
Elements | ΔH1 | ΔH2 | ΔegH |
I | 520 | 7300 | -60 |
II | 419 | 3051 | -48 |
III | 1681 | 3374 | -328 |
IV | 1008 | 1846 | -295 |
V | 2372 | 5251 | +48 |
VI | 738 | 1451 | -40 |
Which of the above elements is likely to be :
(a) the least reactive element,
(b) the most reactive metal,
(c) the most reactive non-metal,
(d) the least reactive non-metal,
(e) the metal which can form a stable binary halide of the formula MX
2 (X=halogen) and
(f) the metal which can form a predominantly stable covalent halide of the formula MX (X=halogen)?