The electrons of oxygen ( ) and fluorine ( ) are

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Atomic Structure and Properties · Atomic Structure and Properties

Problem

The

2p

electrons of oxygen (

Z = 8

) and fluorine (

Z = 9

) are, on average, the same distance

3.5 \times 10^{-11}\,\text{m}

from the nucleus. Assuming the shielding experienced by these electrons is identical, calculate the ratio

\dfrac{IE_{1}(\text{F})}{IE_{1}(\text{O})}