Answer to Question #131926 in Inorganic Chemistry for Morgan

Question

6.1 By using the greater than sign (>), arrange the the following species in terms of ionization energy.

(a) Sc, Ti, V and Cr

(b) Mn2+, Mn4+ and Mn3+

(c) Be, Sr, Ca and Mg

6.2 Arrange the species in 6.1(b)-(c) in terms of atomic or ionic radii (use the > sign).

Answer 1

6.1.

a) Sc < Ti < V < Cr

b) Mn²⁺ < Mn³⁺ < Mn⁴⁺

c) Sr < Ca < Mg < Be

6.2.

b) Mn²⁺ > Mn³⁺ > Mn⁴⁺

c) Sr > Ca > Mg > Be