University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 43 - Nuclear Physics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1474: Q43.6

Answer

There is no similar consistency with electrons.

Work Step by Step

The first ionization energy for the various elements is not constant; in fact, it varies greatly even for neighboring elements in the periodic table. For example, it takes a great deal of energy to rip an electron from a noble gas compared to removing one from an alkali metal.
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