list three factors which influence the size of the first ionisation energy of an element?

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list three factors which influence the size of the first ionisation energy of an element?

2006-10-03 07:34:15 · 2 answers · asked by sophie 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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1. The atomic radius: Greater atomic radius means less first ionization energy.

2. The number of protons in the nucleus: Greater number of protons means greater first ionization energy.

3. The number of electrons in the inner shells: More inner electrons means less ionization energy.

2006-10-03 07:41:09 · answer #1 · answered by Dimos F 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋

First Ionisation Energy Of Elements

2016-12-15 05:02:17 · answer #2 · answered by casalenda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋