The first ionization energy of alkaline earth metals is higher than that of alkali metals. This is due to...

  • A
    Increase in the nuclear charge of alkaline earth metals.
  • B
    Decrease in the nuclear charge of alkaline earth metals.
  • C
    No change in the nuclear charge.
  • D
    None of the above.

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The correct order of the first ionization enthalpy is

Which one of the following is the correct order of the second ionisation potential of $Na$,$Ne$,$Mg$,and $Al$?

How would you explain the fact that the first ionisation enthalpy of sodium is lower than that of magnesium,but its second ionisation enthalpy is higher than that of magnesium?

The incorrect statement is:

The correct sequence of elements in decreasing order of first ionisation energy is

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