Which process for Be is the least favorable? a)The first ionization energy. b)The second ionization energy. c)The first electron affinity. d)The third ionization energy.
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- **Second ionization energy**: The energy required to remove the second electron after the first has been removed. - **First electron affinity**: The energy change when an electron is added to a neutral atom. - **Third ionization energy**: The energy required to Show more…
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