JEE Main2016ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesActual
Which of the following atoms has the highest first ionization energy?
Options
- AK
- BSc
- CRb
- DNa
Correct answer
B. Sc
Step-by-step solution
Ionisation energy decreases with increase in the size of atom. Na ,   K ,   Rb belongs to alkali metal and down the group ionization energy decreases as size of atom increases down the group. Among the given elements, Sc being small has the highest ionization energy ( Na =   496 ,   K = 419 ;   Sc   = 631   kJ   mol - 1 )