Why is the ionization energy of phosphorus lower than that of silicon?

Subject: Why is the ionization energy of phosphorus lower than that of silicon?

Date: Mon Sep 13 11:54:12 1999
Posted by Giovanna Gomez
Grade level: 10-12 School: Greenville High School
City: Greenville State/Province: South Carolina Country: United States
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 937238052.Ch

Message:


     This is not a homework assignment.  I truly do not understand this 
concept.

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