The second ionization enthalpy of Ca is higher than first and yet calcium forms CaCl2 and not CaCl Why?
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The second ionization enthalpy of Ca is higher than first and yet calcium forms CaCl2 and not CaCl Why?
The second ionization enthalpy of Ca is higher than first and yet calcium forms CaCl2 and not CaCl Why?
The hydration energy of Ca2+ over comes the second ionization energy of Ca, that is why Ca forms CaCl2 and not CaCl. Ca+ is not stable.