Which one of the following shows correct decreasing order of ionistaion energy of alkaline earth metals ?
Mg>Be >Ca >Ba
Mg> Be> Ba> Ca
Be>Mg >Ca >Ba
Be> Mg> Ba> Ca
As we have learnt,
Ionistaion energy decreases as we move down in a group . This is due to an increase in the size of the atom.
Therefore, option(3) is correct.