Question:
Why is the Ionisation enthalpy of hydrogen higher than that of sodium?
Solution:
To remove a valence electron from the H atom is more difficult than Na atom due to higher nuclear attraction so more energy would be required. Thus, ionisation enthalpy
of hydrogen is higher than sodium.
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