Explain why the ionization energy of oxygen is less than that of nitrogen.?

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Based on the actual electron configurations of the elements, explain why the ionization energy of oxygen is less than that of nitrogen.

2006-09-28 10:52:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

again, half filled shell... if O loses an electron it will be half filled, if N loses one it ceases to be half-filled

2006-09-28 10:55:01 · answer #1 · answered by kb27787 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think it is due to the repulsion between electrons. More the no. of electrons, more will be the repulsion

2016-03-26 21:48:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋