If you drew a graph for second ionization energy, which element woul you have to omit? Why?
1 Answer
Nov 2, 2016
Well, of course you would have to exclude the hydrogen atom. Why?
Explanation:
First ionization, both the atom and the cation are specified to be in the gas phase:
But the hydrogen cation ain't got no more electrons; and thus it cannot have a second ionization event.