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CAPE Chemistry Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 4(d)(ii)

Study Figure 1 which shows the logarithm to the base ten of the successive ionisation energies of an element.

Suggest an identity for the element.

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  1. 4(a)State THREE factors which affect the first ionisation energy of the elements.[3 marks]
  2. 4(b)(i)Write the s, p and d electronic configuration of Cu.[5 marks]
  3. 4(b)(ii)Write the s, p and d electronic configuration of O²⁻.[5 marks]
  4. 4(b)(iii)Write the s, p and d electronic configuration of Mn²⁺.[5 marks]
  5. 4(b)(iv)Write the s, p and d electronic configuration of Fe³⁺.[5 marks]
  6. 4(b)(v)Write the s, p and d electronic configuration of Ca.[5 marks]
  7. 4(c)Explain how ionization energy data provide evidence for shells and subshells.[3 marks]
  8. 4(d)(i)Write the electronic configuration of the element represented in Figure 1.[1 mark]
  9. 4(d)(iii)Write a balanced equation to illustrate the first ionisation of the element.[2 marks]

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