Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Electronic Configuration and Physical Properties of Alkali Metals Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

The set representing the correct order of first ionisation potential is :

A
Ca > Mg > Be
B
Be > Mg > Ca
C
Mg > Ca > Be
D
Be > Ca > Mg

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The correct answer is:
B

Down the group size increases and, therefore, attraction between valence shell electron and

nucleus decreases and thus ionisation energies decrease. Along the period the atomic size decreases and nuclear charge increases. So generally the ionization energy increases. However, half-filled and completely filled valence shell electron also affect the ionization energies along the period.

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