N 0 /4 atoms of X(g) are converted into X + (g) by energy E 1 . N 0 /4 atoms of X(g) are converted into X –…
N0/4 atoms of X(g) are converted into X+(g) by energy E1. N0/4 atoms of X(g) are converted into X–(g) by energy E2. Hence, ionisation potential and electron affinity of X(g) are :