The first ionization energy of magnesium is lower
than the first ionization energy of
(a) Lithium (b) Sodium
(c) Calcium (d) Beryllium
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The answer is b) Sodium..... hope
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(d) Beryllium
Explanation:
Beryllium atom has a smaller radius and higher nuclear charge than a Magnesium atom, thus more energy will be required to remove the electron from the same outer shell, making the first ionization energy of magnesium lower than that of Beryllium
Option D is the answer.
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