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  4. The first ionisation energies of alkaline earth metals are higher than those of the alkali metals. This isbecause

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Q. The first ionisation energies of alkaline earth metals are higher than those of the alkali metals. This isbecause

The s-Block Elements

Solution:

The first I.Es. of alkaline earth metals due higher than corresponding alkali metals due to higher - nuclear charge, smaller size fully filled $ns^2$ configuration.