As each electron is removed one at a time from an atom of aluminum more ionization energy is required. Between which two successive ionization energies would you expect the greatest difference (largest change in value) ? Explain your answer in terms of attraction, repulsion, and electron arrangement.

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18 March, 21:44

As each electron is removed one at a time from an atom of aluminum more ionization energy is required. Between which two successive ionization energies would you expect the greatest difference (largest change in value) ? Explain your answer in terms of attraction, repulsion, and electron arrangement.

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Shayna Blanchard · Answer 1

For Aluminum the highest Ionization potential difference should be between the 3rd and 4th Ionization as after the 1st 3 electrons the 4th electron is taken from a complete stable Orbital.