A certain main-group element exhibits the following successive ionization energi

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A certain main-group element exhibits the following successive ionization energies in kJ/mol:

IE1 = 100;   IE2 = 1200;   IE3 = 2300;   IE4 = 3100;   IE5 = 4200

Select the false statement about this element below.

A. This is likely a Group 1A element. B. This element is typically found uncombined in nature (that is, it is not usually found in compounds, but rather as a free element). C. If this element was in period 2 of the periodic table, it would be lithium. D. If this element is given a symbol of "J", it would form an ionic compound with sulfur as J2S.

Explanation / Answer

This is likely a Group 1A element.

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