3.31 The first and the second ionization enthalpies (in ) electron gain enthalpy (in ) of a few elements are given below:
Elements
I 520 7300 –60
II 419 3051 –48
III 1681 3374 –328
IV 1008 1846 –295
V 2372 5251 +48
VI 738 1451 –40
(d) the least reactive non-metal.
The element IV has a high negative electron gain enthalpy but not so high that the first ionization enthalpy and is the least reactive non-metal.