The first ionization enthalpy of magnesium is higher than aluminium why
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The valence electrons of Mg comes from the 3s subshell which is fully filled and hence more stable.while the valence electrons of Al comes from the 3p subshell. Higher levels of subshells are further away from the nucleus which is why it is easier to remove an electron from Al than from Mg.
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