An atom of which of the following elements has the largest second ionization energy?
A)Cs
B)At
C)Po
D)Pb
E)Ba

Name: An atom of which of the following elements has the largest second ionization energy? A)Cs B)At C)Po D)Pb E)Ba
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Cesium (Cs) has the largest second ionization energy because, after losing one electron, it achieves a stable noble gas configuration, making the removal of a second electron much more difficult.

An Atom of Which of the Following Elements Has the Largest