write a chemical equation for an atom losing a third electron. would the ionization energy for this reaction be larger or smaller that the ionization energy for the lloss of the first or second electron? explain

Answer 1

Ca++ -> Ca+++ + e-

The ionization energy would be higher than it would be for the second electron, because there are fewer other electrons around to shield the nucleus.

Answer 2

what do the plus signs mean?

Answer 3

Ca++ means Ca⁺² or calcium ion with a +2 charge. Ca+++ means Ca⁺³.