The first ionization energy of Al is less than that of Mg.

Last updated: 8/4/2022

The first ionization energy of Al is less than that of Mg. Select all of the following statements that are true AND describe factors contributing to the lower first ionization energy of Al as compared to Mg. Al has no aligned spins in a partially filled 3p subshell Al has a filled 3s subshell Mg has a filled 3s subshell Mg has no aligned spins in a partially filled 3s subshell