The ionization energies for the removal of the first electron in Si, P, S, and Cl are

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The ionization energies for the removal of the first electron in Si, P, S, and Cl are as listed in the table below. Briefly rationalize this trend. Element First lonization Energy (kJ/mol) Si P CI 787 1012 1000 1251

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

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Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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