Ionization enthalpy is the energy required to remove an electron from an isolated gaseous atom in its ground state. Although the atoms are widely separated in the gaseous state, there...
The first ionization enthalpy of sodium is more than that of magnesium. This is primarily because of two reasons:
a. The atomic size of sodium is greater than that of magnesium
b....
The factors responsible for the ionization enthalpy of the main group elements to decrease down a group are listed below:
(i) Increase in the atomic size of elements: As we move...
Electrons in orbitals bearing a lower n value are more attracted to the nucleus than electrons in orbitals bearing a higher n value. Hence, the removal of electrons from orbitals...