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In general, ionization energy increases from left to right across a given period. Aluminum, however, has a lower ionization energy than magnesium. Explain.

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In general, ionization energy increases from left to right across a given period. Aluminum, however, has a lower ionization energy than magnesium. Explain.

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Ionization energy is the tendency of an element to lose its electron to form an ion. It is expressed in KJ/mol. It increases when we go from left to right across the period because of the increased attractive forces between nucleus and the outermost electrons.

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