Explain why Na has higher ionization energy than K.

Sodium (Na) has a higher ionization energy than potassium (K) because sodium has a smaller atomic radius and its valence electron is closer to the nucleus. Potassium, being in the 4th period, has a larger atomic radius, and its valence electron is farther from the nucleus. This makes it easier for potassium to lose its valence electron, requiring less energy for ionization compared to sodium.

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  1. Arrange the elements in each of the following groups in order of increasing ionization energy:
  2. Write the valence shell electronic configuration of an element present in the 3rd period and Group IIA.
  3. Define halogens.
  4. Which atom has a higher shielding effect, Li or Na?
  5. Alkali metals belong to the S-block in the periodic table. Why?
  6. Why does atomic radius decrease across a period from left to right?
  7. Why do noble gases have high ionization energy?
  8. Why are alkali metals highly reactive?
  9. What is periodicity in the periodic table?
  10. Differentiate between a period and a group in the periodic table.
  11. Arrange the elements in each of the following in order of decreasing shielding effect:
  12. Specify which of the following elements you would expect to have the greatest electron affinity: S, P, Cl
  13. Electronic configurations of some elements are given below. Group the elements in pairs that would represent similar chemical properties:
  14. Arrange the elements in groups and periods from Q. No. 6:
  15. For normal elements, the number of valence electrons of an element is equal to the group number. Find the group number of the following elements:
  16. Write the valence shell electronic configuration for the following groups:
  17. Write the valence shell electronic configuration of the atoms of the following elements:
  18. In which block, group, and period in the periodic table would you place each of the following elements with the given electronic configurations?
  19. Explain the trends of atomic size, ionization energy, and electron affinity in the periodic table with suitable examples.
  20. Explain the position and properties of alkali metals and halogens in the periodic table. Why do they react so easily with each other?