Rank the Following Elements in Order of Increasing Ionization Energy

question 7

Multiple Choice

Rank the following elements in order of increasing ionization energy: Sr, He, Si, F

• A)Sr < Si < He < F
• B)F < Si <He < Sr
• C)Sr < Si <F < He
• D)Si < F <He < Sr
• E)He < F < Sr < Si

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