ionizations

[OU11BB]

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Na+ >Ar >Kr. Why is sodiums ionization energy higher? i know that ioniztion energy increases up and right on the periodic table. In destroyer is says that the smallest electron configuration will have a higher ionization energy. Is this because the electrons are held tighter than the larger ones?

 

[wantVCUdental]

This question requires thinking outside of the box. How do you ionize Na+?
you need to take another electron away. However, Na+ is already eletron deficient as it is positively charged. Therefore, in the situation you've described, Na+ is the toughest to ionize.
Hope this helps.

 

[wantVCUdental]

I forgot to mention that because Na+ is electron deficient, the greater ratio of proton to electron tend to have a stronger hold on the remaining electrons

 

[OU11BB]

ok thanks...i think that second part was what i was looking for.