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ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry

6.1.2.3Ionisation energy

Ionisation energy in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.1.2.3.1Explain the term ionisation energy.
  2. 6.1.2.3.2Deduce electronic configuration from successive ionisation energy data.

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  • Ionisation energies and what they reveal

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Ionisation energy: sample question

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Which equation represents the third ionisation energy of boron?

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