Question: (a) Write down an equation that defines the process to which the value of IE 4 of Sn refers. Is this process exothermic or endothermic?

(a) Write down an equation that defines the process to which the value of IE4 of Sn refers. Is this process exothermic or endothermic? 

(b) To what overall process does a value of (IE1 + IE2 + IE3) for Al refer?

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a The process that defines the ionization energy IE of Sn Tin to form Sn4 can be represented by the following equation Sng Sn4g 4e This equation shows ... View full answer

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