The first ionization energies of alkaline earth metals are higher than those of the alkali metals. This is because:
Correct answer: A. There is increase in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metal
- A. There is increase in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metal
- B. There is decrease in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metal
- C. There is no change in the nuclear charge
- D. None of the above
Explanation
As the nuclear charge increases, it requires more energy to remove an electron (ionization energy). Hence, ionization energy will be increased. The first ionization energies of alkaline earth metals are higher than those of the alkali metals because of the increase in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metal. Therefore, option a is correct. Options b, c, and d are incorrect as they do not account for the increase in nuclear charge.
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