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The first ionization energies of alkalin...

The first ionization energies of alkaline earth metals are higher than thos of the alkali metals because

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There is increase in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metals

B

There is a decrease in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metals

C

There is no change in the nuclear charge

D

None of the above

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