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a new element X is discovered that has the following successive ionization energies (kj/mol) IE1=1004 ,...

a new element X is discovered that has the following successive ionization energies (kj/mol)

IE1=1004 , IE2=1251    IE3=5988    , IE4=6220 , IE5=6803 , IE6=7178

a. what group (column) do you expect this element will belong? explain

b. if this element X combined with fluorine , what is the likely molecular formula?( for example XF2, X2F3, etc)

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IE1= 1004

IE2= 1251

IE3= 5988

There is sudden jump from IE2 to IE3.

These observations give information that that element has 2 valence electrons in its outermost shell. It belongs group 2. i.e alakakine earth metals

M+2 is the stable and its valence is 2.

Molecular formula of its fluoride is MF2

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