Rank the Following Elements in Order of Increasing Ionization Energy

question 64

Multiple Choice

Rank the following elements in order of increasing ionization energy: Al, Ba, O, C

• A)Al < Ba < O < C
• B)Ba < Al < O < C
• C)Ba < Al < C < O
• D)O < C < Al < Ba
• E)C < O < Al < Ba

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Definitions:

Oncogene

A gene that has the potential to cause cancer, usually by being mutated or expressed at high levels.

Tumor Cell

A cell that has undergone genetic changes enabling it to divide uncontrollably and possibly lead to cancer.

Checkpoint Gene

A gene that regulates cell cycle checkpoints to ensure cells do not divide unless certain conditions are met, playing a key role in preventing cancer.

Proto-Oncogene

Gene that, by mutation, can become an oncogene.