What is the predicted order of first ionization energies from highest to lowest for lithium ( Li ), sodium ( Na ), potassium ( cap k ), and rubidium ( Rb )?
Answer
A
Rb is greater than cap k comma cap k is greater than Li comma Li is greater than Na
B
cap k is greater than Rb comma Rb is greater than Na comma Na is greater than Li
C
Rb is greater than cap k comma cap k is greater than Na comma Na is greater than Li
D
Li is greater than Na comma Na is greater than cap k comma cap k is greater than Rb