The Na + ion and the Ne atom are isoelectronic. The ease of loss of an electron
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The Na+ ion and the Ne atom are isoelectronic. The ease of loss of an electron by a gaseous Ne atom, first ionization energy, has a value of 2081 kJ/mol. The ease of loss of an electron from a gaseous Na+ ion, second ionization energy, has a value of 4562 kJ/mol. Why are these values not the same?
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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications
ISBN: 9780132931281
11th Edition
Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette
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