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A-LevelChemistryAtomic structure9701/12 · May/June 2021 · Q21 Mark

Which equation represents the first ionisation energy of iodine?

A½ I₂(g) + e¯ → I¯(g)
BI(g) + e¯ → I¯(g)
C½ I₂(g) → I⁺(g) + e¯
DI(g) → I⁺(g) + e¯

✓ Correct answer

D: I(g) → I⁺(g) + e¯

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Atomic structure, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 2.

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