Chemistry: Structure and Properties Custom Edition for Rutgers University General Chemistry
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Chapter 4, Problem 125E
Unlike the elements in groups 1A and 2A, those in group 3A do not show a regular decrease in first ionization energy in going down the column. Explain the irregularities.
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Chemistry: Structure and Properties Custom Edition for Rutgers University General Chemistry
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