AP Chemistry
1.7 Periodic Trends
1.6 Photoelectron Spectroscopy
1.5 Atomic Structure and Electron Configuration
The atomic number and ground-state electron configuration for neutral atoms of \(\text{Na}\) and \(\text{Mg}\) are shown in the table below.
Which of the following correctly identifies the element whose \(1s\) electrons have the greater binding energy in a photoelectron spectrum, and provides the correct justification?
| Element | Atomic number (\(Z\)) | Ground-state electron configuration |
|---|---|---|
| \(\text{Na}\) | \(11\) | \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^1\) |
| \(\text{Mg}\) | \(12\) | \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2\) |
Which of the following correctly identifies the element whose \(1s\) electrons have the greater binding energy in a photoelectron spectrum, and provides the correct justification?
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