The ionization energy for neon (Z = 10) is 21.6eV, and that for sodium (Z = 11)

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The ionization energy for neon (Z = 10) is 21.6eV, and that for sodium (Z = 11) is 5.1eV. Explain the large difference.
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Chemical Principles

ISBN: 978-1111580650

7th edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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