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Periodic Table Successive Ionization Energies

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A large jump between the second and third ionization energies indicates that the atom has:

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Correct Answer: B) Two valence electrons

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After two valence electrons are removed, the third electron must be removed from a stable inner shell, requiring much more energy.

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