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On a plot of first ionization enthalpy against atomic number, the maxima occur at which elements?
ANoble gases
BTransition metals
CHalogen elements
DAlkali metals
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Noble gases
Noble gases have closed, very stable electron shells, so removing an electron from them needs the most energy.
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