Give the value of the 1st ionization energy of beryllium (Be). Express your answer in Joules (J/atom).

4 answers

Neutral Be or Be+++?
For neutral Be, you will have to look it up. It is too difficult to calculate and the Rydberg equation will not work.
1.49*10^-18
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The answer of mb is correct for the first ionization potential of neutral Be
14.934e-19 J/atom