Suppose a flask containing gaseous nitrogen is irradiated with 24-nm light. Utilizing the following information, explain what species can form in the flask during irradiation?
N2(g) -> 2N(g) ?H = 941 kJ/mol
N2(g) -> N2+(g) +e- ?H = 1501 kJ/mol
N(g) -> N+(g) + e- ?H = 1402 kJ/mol