The successive ionization energies of a certain element are i1= 577.9 kj/mol, i2 = 1820 kj/mol, i3= 2750 kj/mol, i4 = 11,600 kj/mol, and i5 = 14,800 kj/mol. this pattern of ionization energies suggests that the unknown element is what element do these ionization energies suggest? explain your reasoning.

answer: e.   sour taste

explanation: acids are those substances which dissociates in water to give ions. as they dissociate to give ions, they act as electrolytes and thus are electrically conductive. acids are sour in taste. example: hcl

bases are those substances which dissociates in water to give ions or accepts ions. as they dissociate to give ions, they act as electrolytes and thus are electrically conductive. bases are bitter in taste. bases are slippery in nature.