Exemplar Problems
Problem 3 : Compare the ionization energy of oxygen (O) and sulfur (S). Explain any differences in their ionization energies.
Solution :
Oxygen (O) has a higher ionization energy compared to sulfur (S). This is because oxygen has a smaller atomic radius and a greater effective nuclear charge than sulfur. As you move across a period in the periodic table, ionization energy generally increases due to these factors.
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