Nitrogen has positive electron gain enthalpy of oxygen has negative
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Oxygen belongs to Group 16 elements while Nitrogen belongs to Group 15 elements. Group 15 elements have an extra stable configuration of ns^2 np^3
Due to this extra stable electronic configuration, it is difficult to remove an electron from the valence shell of nitrogen (or any other Group 15 element) and thus more energy is required. Thus ionization enthalpy of nitrogen is higher than oxygen.
Due to this extra stable electronic configuration, it is difficult to remove an electron from the valence shell of nitrogen (or any other Group 15 element) and thus more energy is required. Thus ionization enthalpy of nitrogen is higher than oxygen.
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