MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryInorganic ChemistryPeriodic PropertiesIonization Enthalpy

A neutral atom will have the lowest ionization potential when electronic configuration is

A.1s2
B.1s2, 2s2 2p2
C.1s2, 2s22p6
D.1s2, 2s22p6, 3s1✓ Correct
Explanation

Ionization energy is the amount of energy required to remove an electron from a neutral gaseous atom. Its trend decreases down the group due to an increase in atomic size and increases from left to right in the period due to the decrease in atomic size. 2 2 2 2 2 2 6 2 2 6 1 He - 1s C - 1s 2s 2p Ne - 1s 2s 2p Na - 1s 2s 2p 3s Therefore, sodium (Na) has the lowest ionization potential due to its large atomic size.

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