Chemistryhard · Past Paper
Which of the following atoms has the highest first ionization potential?
ABoron
BCarbon
CNitrogen
DOxygen
✓ Correct Answer: C — Nitrogen
Nitrogen has a half-filled p-orbital (stable), making it harder to remove an electron compared to Oxygen.
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