Consider the Following Electron Configurations for Neutral Atoms

question 105

Multiple Choice

Consider the following electron configurations for neutral atoms:
Atom I = 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²
Atom II = 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴
Atom III = 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶
Which atom would be expected to have the largest third ionization energy?

• A)atom I
• B)atom II
• C)atom III
• D)All of these atoms would be expected to have the same third ionization energy.

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