Practice question
Question
Which of the following has the highest first ionization enthalpy among the third period elements?
Explanation
First ionization enthalpy increases across a period. Among Na, Mg, Si, and Ar, Ar (group 18, period 3) has the highest value due to its stable noble gas configuration.
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