Which reaction below represents the first ionization of Sb? A) Sb⁺(g) + e⁻ → Sb²⁺(g) B) Sb(g) + e⁻ → Sb⁻(g) C) Sb^2-(g) → Sb^3-(g) + e⁻ D) Sb(g) → Sb⁺(g) + e⁻ E) Sb^-(g) + e⁻ → Sb^2-(g)

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The first ionization of Sb involves the removal of one electron from a neutral Sb atom to form a singly charged Sb ion. This can be represented by the equation: Sb(g) → Sb⁺(g) + e⁻. Choice D is the only option that matches this equation.

Which Reaction Below Represents the First Ionization of Sb