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The observed general trend in ionization energies shows two slight discontinuities in each period. Examine the electron configuration at these points and explain why such a discontinuity may occur.
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Sabrina
Look at the electron configurations for example One of the discontinuities happen from Be to B and the other from N to O
In both these situations
Be and N were in a stable position ( full orbital or half full orbitals)
So they need more energy to go to next level
therefore, they lost some energy and their energy level went lower.
In both these situations
Be and N were in a stable position ( full orbital or half full orbitals)
So they need more energy to go to next level
therefore, they lost some energy and their energy level went lower.
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