The valence electron in neutral sodium occupies the shell
CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Atomic Structure and Properties · Atomic Structure and Properties
Problem
The valence electron in neutral sodium occupies the n=3 shell, whereas the valence electron in neutral lithium occupies the n=2 shell. Assuming the average electron–nucleus distance scales with n2 and that ionization energy is directly proportional to the electrostatic attraction between the nucleus and that electron, determine the approximate ratio IE1(Na)IE1(Li).