Rank the Following Elements in Order of Increasing Ionization Energy

question 127

Multiple Choice

Rank the following elements in order of increasing ionization energy: P, F, Cs, Mg

• A)Cs < Mg < F < P
• B)Cs < F < Mg < P
• C)F < P < Mg < Cs
• D)P < Mg < F < Cs
• E)Cs < Mg < P < F

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