Question- The following reaction can be written as the sum of two reactions, one of which relates to ionization energy and one of which relates to electron affinity: Rb(g)+I(g)?Rb+(g)+I?(g)
Part A
What is the reaction that corresponds to the first ionization energy of rubidium, Rb?
Express your answer as a chemical equation.
Part B
What is the reaction that corresponds to the electron affinity of iodine, I?
Express your answer as a chemical equation.
Any help is greatly appreciated!