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CHM 102 Group II Objective Question

Question

Which Group II element listed in the table has the highest ionization energy (KJmol⁻¹)?
Options
A Magnesium
B Beryllium
Correct Answer
C Calcium
D Strontium
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The table on page 2 shows Beryllium (Be) having an ionization energy of 899 KJmol⁻¹, which is the highest among the listed elements.

Hint

Look for the highest value in the 'Ionization energy (KJmol⁻¹)' column on page 2.

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