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Paradigms and paradoxes: the ionization potential of atomic astatine (Z =85), polonium (Z = 84), and some other elements—what does this value tell us about the energetics of atomic and diatomic halogens

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The newly measured ionization potential of atomic astatine is discussed and compared with that of the recently determined value for polonium and for the other atomic halogens. Regularities in these atomic values are discussed and applied to the understanding of the energetics of diatomic halogens. Some surprises remain.

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MPS gratefully acknowledges the Slovenian Research Agency (ARRS Grant P1-0045, Inorganic Chemistry and Technology) for financial support.

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  1. Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, SI–1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Maja Ponikvar-Svet

  2. Doctor of Business Administration Program, The Graduate School, University of Maryland Global Campus, Largo, MD, 20774, USA

    Kathleen F. Edwards

  3. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, 21250, USA

    Joel F. Liebman

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Ponikvar-Svet, M., Edwards, K.F. & Liebman, J.F. Paradigms and paradoxes: the ionization potential of atomic astatine (Z =85), polonium (Z = 84), and some other elements—what does this value tell us about the energetics of atomic and diatomic halogens. Struct Chem 32, 973–976 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11224-021-01757-3

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