The first ionization energy of nitrogen is 1402 kJ/mol while the first ionization energy of oxygen (the element directly to the right of nitrogen) is 1314 kJ/mol. This goes against the general trend of first ionization energy increasing from left to right across the periodic table. Using your own words, explain why this is so.

The first ionization energy of nitrogen is 1402 kJ/mol while the first ionization energy of oxygen (the element directly to the right of nitrogen) is 1314 kJ/mol. This goes against the general trend of first ionization energy increasing from left to right across the periodic table. Using your own words, explain why this is so.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter5: Electron Configurations And The Periodic Table

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 117QRT

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