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| 1. |
The first ionisation energies of alkaline earth metals are higher than those of the alkali metals. This is because [UPSEAT 2001] |
| A. | There is increases in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metals |
| B. | There is decreases in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metals |
| C. | There is no change in the nuclear charge |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. There is decreases in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metals | |