The first and second ionization energies of phosphorus, sulfur, and chlorine atoms are listed in the following

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The first and second ionization energies of phosphorus, sulfur, and chlorine atoms are listed in the following table. Explain why the first ionization energies of phosphorus and sulfur are nearly the same, whereas the second ionization energy of sulfur is much greater than that of phosphorus.P S Cl 1/(kJ.mol-) 1011 1000 1255 I/(kJ.mol-) 1903 2251 2296

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

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