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19 October, 22:04

Which electron requires the most ionization energy - the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd electron on a sodium atom and explain why.

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  1. 19 October, 22:15
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    It is closest to the positively charged nucleus which attracts the negatively charged electron with the attractive force being inversely proportional to distance.
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