Which of the following correctly represents the second ionization of calcium? A)Ca (g)→ Ca⁺ (g)+ e^- B)Ca⁺ (g)→ Ca²⁺ (g)+ e^- C)Ca- (g)+ e^- → Ca^2- (g) D)Ca⁺ (g)+ e^- → Ca²⁺ (g) E)Ca⁺ (g)+ e^- → Ca (g)

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The second ionization of calcium involves the removal of a second electron from a Ca+ ion to form a Ca2+ ion. This can be represented as Ca+ (g) → Ca2+ (g) + e-. The correct representation must show the formation of Ca2+. Among the given options, only option B represents the second ionization of calcium, where Ca+ ion loses an electron to form Ca2+. The notation CaS1U1P1 and SS1P0 represent the electron configuration of calcium and sulfur, respectively.

Which of the Following Correctly Represents the Second Ionization of Calcium