Which Statement Below Regarding Ionization Energy Is FALSE

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which statement below regarding ionization energy is FALSE?

• A)Ionization energy is the energy required to remove a mole of electrons from a mole of gas-phase atoms or ions.
• B)The ionization energy increases as Z_eff increases.
• C)Anomalies in ionization energy trends can occur due to electron pairing in orbitals.
• D)Atoms in the same column of the periodic table have equal ionization energies.
• E)Ionization energies are always positive because it takes energy to pull the negative electron away from the positive nucleus.

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Definitions:

Diarthrotic Joint

A type of joint that allows for free movement in various directions, characterized by the presence of a synovial cavity, such as the knee or elbow.

Cartilaginous Joint

A joint where bones are joined together by cartilage, allowing for limited movement.

Synovial Joint

A type of movable joint characterized by a space (joint cavity) containing synovial fluid, found in the knees, elbows, and other parts of the body.

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of cartilage in long bones that is involved in bone growth and lengthening during childhood and adolescence.