Chapter 8, Problem 8.130QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given element has to be identified from the given ionization energies for the first four electrons.

Concept Introduction:

The ionization energy is the minimum energy required to remove the electron from an isolated atom which is in the gaseous state results to give gaseous ion with one positive charge.

The outer electronic configuration of Group 3A is ${\text{ns}}^{\text{2}}{\text{np}}^{\text{1}}$