Answer to Question #238456 in General Chemistry for Sachi

Question

Assume the atom Oxygen(O) can form both cationic(O+) and anionic(O-) species. Place the following species in order of increasing first ionization energy, starting with the lowest.

O+, O, O-

Lowest first Intermediate Highest first

ionization energy < ionization energy < ionization energy

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Answer 1

O-, <O, <O+

Anionic (O-) < Oxygen(O) < Cationic(O+)