The I.E1, and the I.E2 in kJmol−1 of a few elements disignated by P,Q,R,S are shown below: AtomI.E1I.E2P23725251Q5207300R9001760S16803380
Which of the element is likely to be reactive metal?
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Solution
Lesser the Ionisation energy, lesser energy will requires to remove an electron from the metal, more will be the reactivity of the metal. Since Q is having the least I.E. among others, Q will likely to be most reactive.