The ground-state electron configuration of atom Z is [Ar] 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p²

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Problem

The ground-state electron configuration of atom Z is [Ar] 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p². For which successive ionization energy of Z is the largest increase in required energy predicted? (a)

4^{\text{th}}

ionization energy (b)

5^{\text{th}}

ionization energy (c)

3^{\text{rd}}

ionization energy (d)

6^{\text{th}}

ionization energy

Related theory

Electronic Configuration
Atomic Structure
Electron Configurations
Ionisation enthalpy
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Electronic Configurations and Types of Elements

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