Which of the elements Na, Mg, Si and P have the greatest difference between first and second ionization enthalpies? Briefly explain your answer.
The electronic configuration of an element with the largest difference between the 1^(st) and 2^(nd) ionization energies is
Second ionization energy is maximum for
The second ionization energy is maximum for:
Explain why for sodium the second ionization potential is so much larger than the first, whereas for magnesium the magnitude of the difference between the first and second ionization potential is much less?
