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Which of the following best explains why the second ionisation energy of sodium (Na) is much higher than its first ionisation energy?.
- A.The second electron is removed from the same shell as the first electron.
- B.The second electron is removed from the next outer shell.
- C.The second electron is removed from a filled subshell.
- D.The second electron is removed from a partially filled subshell.
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