Why is the second ionisation energy of an alkali metal very high?
AA sharp fall in nuclear charge
BRemoval from a fully filled shell
CRepulsion between two outer electrons
DA larger atomic radius after ionisation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Removal from a fully filled shell
After one electron is lost the next must come from a complete inner shell that sits closer to the nucleus.
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