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Periodic Trends — Quiz

Question 3 • Physical Science

Which ion was formed by providing the second ionization energy to remove an electron?

Answer
A
Fe raised to the 3 plus power
B
cap n raised to the 3 minus power
C
Ca raised to the 2 plus power
D
cap s raised to the 2 minus power

Explanation

The second ionization energy removes an electron from an ion that has already lost one electron, so it produces a 2+ ion from a neutral atom. Calcium loses its first electron to form Ca⁺, then its second to form Ca²⁺. Fe³⁺ requires three ionizations, while the negative ions form by gaining electrons.

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