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Atomic Radii and Ionization Energy (Group 1)

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As compared to potassium, sodium has

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Lower electronegativity

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Higher ionization potential

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Greater atomic radius

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Lower melting point

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Solution

The correct option is B
Higher ionization potential

Element Na K

$I E_{1}$ 496 419

$I E_{2}$ 4562 3051

Sodium has higher I.E. because of smaller atomic size.

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