Question

Choose the orbital in which an electron would experience the highest Z eff, and the highest I1.

Na (3s)
Mg (3s)
Al (3p)
P (3p)
S (3p)

Answer 1

@chmvijay

is it S (3p)?

Answer 2

@Zale101 @ganeshie8 @dan815 @dumbcow

Answer 3

can u have a look at this chart down http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effective_nuclear_charge

Answer 4

so it is :D

Answer 5

i am sure its D

Answer 6

Ix increases as Z eff increases i know that, they are proportional

Answer 7

its P(3p)??

Answer 8

:)

Answer 9

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionization_energy

Answer 10

IE1 for S is more compared to all other ur right :)

Answer 11

oh right, theres a special case between P and S...thanks! :)

Answer 12

:)