Periodic Classification and Periodic Properties - Result Question 14

11. Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing first ionisation enthalpy for $Ca, Ba, S$, Se and $Ar$ ?

(a) $Ca < S < Ba < Se < Ar$

(b) S $ < $ Se $ < Ca < Ba < Ar$

(c) $Ba < Ca < Se < $ S $ < Ar$

(d) $Ca < Ba < S < Se < Ar$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 11. (c)

Solution:

  1. Ionisation energy increases along a period from left to right and decreases down a group. The position of given elements in the periodic table is as
Group No. 2 $\mathbf{1 6}$ $\mathbf{1 8}$
$Ca$ $S$ $Ar$
$Ba$ $Se$

Thus, the order of increasing $\Delta H _{IE _1}$ is $Ba < Ca < Se < S < Ar$