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Of the following elements, which one has the smallest first ionization energy?

A. boron
B. carbon
C. aluminum
D. silicon

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Answer:

C. Aluminum

Step-by-step explanation:

Aluminum has 5.9858 ionization energy

Boron has 8.298 ionization energy

Silicon has 8.1517 ionization energy

Carbon has 11.2603 ionization energy

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