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Which of the following elements has the highest first ionization energy?

Strontium (Sr)
Calcium (Ca)
Magnesium (Mg)
Beryllium (Be)

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Beryllium (Be) has the highest first ionization energy among the elements listed. Ionization energy generally increases across a period (row) in the periodic table from left to right. Beryllium is to the left of the other elements in the list and, as you move right, the ionization energy generally increases.

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