Explain why the second ionization energy of magnesium is about twice the first, but the third ionization

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Explain why the second ionization energy of magnesium is about twice the first, but the third ionization energy is more than four times the second.

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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