6
QuizMultiple Choice

Periodic Trends

Question 6 • SVHS Chemistry 1 $FA

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

Answer
A
Ca2+
B
N3–
C
Fe3+
D
S2–

Explanation

The second ionization energy removes an electron from an atom that has already lost one electron, forming a 2+ ion. Calcium loses two electrons to form Ca²⁺, so this is the ion associated with the second ionization. N³⁻ and S²⁻ are negative ions formed by gaining electrons, while Fe³⁺ requires removing three electrons.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next