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The first ionisation energy of magnesium is greater than that of sodium, whereas the recerse is true for second ionisation energy. Explain.

Answer» (i) electronic configuration of sodium and magnesium
(ii) comparison of atomic size of sodium and
magnesium
(iii) effect of atomic size on first ionization energy
(iv) electronic configuration of stable ions of
sodium and magnesium
(v) relation between the stability of ion and the
respective ionization energy


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