What Might the Relationship Be Between an Element's Ionization Energy

question 112

Multiple Choice

What might the relationship be between an element's ionization energy and its ability to behave as an oxidizing agent?

• A)As the ionization energy goes up, the ability of an element to act as an oxidant increases.
• B)As the ionization energy goes up, the ability of an element to act as an oxidant decreases.
• C)As the ionization energy goes up, the ability of an element to act as an oxidant stays the same.
• D)As the ionization energy increases, the element has a tendency to undergo oxidation.
• E)none of the above

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