Examination of the first few successive ionization
Chapter 8, Problem 36E(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 36E
Examination of the first few successive ionization energies for a given element usually reveals a large jump between two ionization energies. For example, the successive ionization energies of magnesium show a large jump between IE2 and IE3. The successive ionization energies of aluminum show a large jump between IE3 and IE4. Explain why these jumps occur and how you might predict them.
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