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Which element of the third period has the highest first ionization energy?

A.
silicon (Si), a metalloid


B.
sulfur (S), a nonmetal


C.
sodium (Na), a metal


D.
argon (Ar), a noble gas

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Answer:

D: Argon

Step-by-step explanation:

Noble gases have the largest ionization energies.

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