The outermost valence electron in atom A experiences an effective nuclear charge of 2 + and is

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The outermost valence electron in atom A experiences an effective nuclear charge of 2+ and is on average 225 pm from the nucleus. The outermost valence electron in atom B experiences an effective nuclear charge of 1+ and is on average 175 pm from the nucleus. Which atom (A or B) has the higher first ionization energy? Explain.

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