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One mole of magnesium in the vapour state absorbed 1200 kJ mole1 of energy. If the first and second ionization energies of Mg are 750 and 1450 kJ mole1 respectively, the final composition of the mixture is


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31% Mg++69% Mg+2

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69% Mg++31% Mg+2

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86% Mg++14% Mg+2

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14% Mg++86% Mg+2

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Solution

The correct option is B

69% Mg++31% Mg+2


Energy absorbed for converting Mg(g) Mg(g)+ = 750 kJ

Energy left unconsumed = 1200 = 750 = 450 kJ.

This energy will be required to convert Mg(g)+ to Mg(g)+2

Thus % of Mg(g)+2 = 4501450 × 100 = 31%

% of Mg(g)+ = 100 - 31 = 69%


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