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Why is the second ionisation energy of alkali metals so high?
ANuclear charge falls
BAtom gains electron
CElectron in full shell
DIon is much larger
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Electron in full shell
After the first electron leaves, the next one must come from a full inner shell closer to the nucleus.
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