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

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

Which factor makes helium have a higher first ionisation energy than hydrogen?

  • AIn the $1s$ orbital in helium, electrons are paired.
  • BThe lowest energy level in helium is filled.
  • CThe nuclear charge in helium is higher than in hydrogen.
  • DThere is less shielding of the outer shell in helium.

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