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Which element has the lowest first ionization energy?

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Select one:
a. 1s22s22p63s23p5
b. 1s22s1
c. 1s22s22p63s23p6
d. 1s22s22p63s1

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User Tanaz
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Answer:

The value of ionization energy (IE) decreases down the group due to the increasing size as the valence electrons are more loosely bound. Thus lowest IE in this case is of Bi as it is bottom most element.

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User M Falanga
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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

there is no explanation needed

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User Marek Lisiecki
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