Chemistry

Problem

The ground-state electron configuration of atom Z is [Ar] 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p². For which successive ionization energy of Z is the largest increase in required energy predicted? a)

4^{\text{th}}

ionization energy b)

5^{\text{th}}

ionization energy c)

3^{\text{rd}}

ionization energy d)

6^{\text{th}}

ionization energy

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