The second ionization potential is

  • A
    Less than the first ionization potential
  • B
    Equal to the first ionization potential
  • C
    Greater than the first ionization potential
  • D
    None of these

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The first ionization enthalpies of four consecutive elements present in the second period of the periodic table are $8.3, 11.3, 14.5$ and $13.6 \ eV,$ respectively. Which one of the following is the first ionization enthalpy of nitrogen?

The ionisation energy of nitrogen is more than that of oxygen because :-

The $1^{\text{st}}$,$2^{\text{nd}}$,and $3^{\text{rd}}$ ionization enthalpies $I_1, I_2$,and $I_3$ of four atoms with atomic numbers $n, n+1, n+2$,and $n+3$,where $n < 10$,are tabulated below. What is the value of $n$?
Atomic number $I_1$ $(kJ/mol)$ $I_2$ $(kJ/mol)$ $I_3$ $(kJ/mol)$
$n$ $I_1$ $I_2$ $I_3$
$n+1$ $1681$ $3374$ $6050$
$n+2$ $2081$ $3952$ $6122$
$n+3$ $496$ $4562$ $6910$
$n+4$ $738$ $1451$ $7733$

Find the highest ratio of $IP$ values of the given pair of elements.

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Which of the following species has the highest ionisation potential?

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