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Q.

The magnitude of the first ionization energy for Na  is equal to :

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a

the energy of its 3s electron

b

the energy of its 2s electron

c

the energy of its 1s electron

d

the energy of its 2p electron

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The electronic configuration we have,

Na[Ne]3s1

Sodium has one valence electron in the state and achieves a stable configuration by losing this electron. Thus, The magnitude of the first ionization energy for Na is equal to the energy of its 3s1electron. 

Hence, the correct option is A.

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The magnitude of the first ionization energy for Na  is equal to :