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As each electron is removed, one at a time, from an atom of aluminum, more ionization energy is required. Between which two successive ionization energies would you expect the greatest difference (largest change in value)? Explain your answer in terms of attraction, repulsion, and electron arrangement.

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I'm Completely LOST!! Help?
As each electron is removed, one at a time, from an atom of aluminum, more ionization energy is required. Between which two successive ionization energies would you expect the greatest difference (largest change in value)? Explain your answer in terms of attraction, repulsion, and electron arrangement.

jfraser · Answer

what's the electron configuration of aluminum?

anonymous · Answer

{Ne} 3s2 3p1

anonymous · Answer

Is That Right?? @JFraser ?

jfraser · Answer

each time an electron is removed, it's removed from the valence shell, until there are no more electrons on that subshell. Removing a FOURTH electron means it has to come from where?