Question

Rank the following elements according to their ionization energy.

element ionization energy
lead (Choose one)
carbon (Choose one)
thallium (Choose one)
oxygen (Choose one)

Answer 1

Thallium < Lead < Carbon < Oxygen

Step-by-step explanation:

The ionization energy of the elements are given as;

Lead - 710 kJ/mol

Carbon - 1090 kJ/mol

Thallium - 590 kJ/mol

Oxygen - 1310 kJ/mol

In increasing order, it is given as;

Thallium < Lead < Carbon < Oxygen