Four elements are listed below along with their positions in Period 3 of the periodic…
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Problem
Four elements are listed below along with their positions in Period 3 of the periodic table.
• Mg (Group 2)
• Si (Group 14)
• P (Group 15)
• Cl (Group 17)
Which element is predicted to have the greatest first ionization energy?
(a) P
(b) Cl
(c) Mg
(d) Si