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Question
Based on the provided table for Group II elements, which element has the highest ionization energy?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The table on page 2 shows the ionization energies (KJmol⁻¹) as: Beryllium (899), Magnesium (738), Calcium (590), Strontium (550), Barium (500). Beryllium has the highest value.
Hint
Locate the 'Ionization energy (KJmol⁻¹)' column in the table and find the highest value.