Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

Why does sodium have a higher second ionisation energy than magnesium?

  • AThe attraction between the nucleus and the outer electron is greater in $\text{Na}^+$ than in $\text{Mg}^+.$
  • BThe nuclear charge of $\text{Na}^+$ is greater than that of $\text{Mg}^+.$
  • CThe outer electron of $\text{Na}^+$ is more shielded than the outer electron of $\text{Mg}^+.$
  • DThe outer electron of Na is in the same orbital as the outer electron of Mg.

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