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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why is the second ionization energy greater than the first ionization energy?

OpenStudy (gebooors):

When one electron of atom is removed by ionization, Repulsion between electrons Gets smaller. Then attractive force of positive nucleus for electrons grows. Energy needed for removing more tihhtly bonded electrons Is greater.

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