Which of the Series Written Below Is in Order of Increasing

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the series written below is in order of increasing first ionization energy (atoms with the smallest ionization energy first) ?

• A) K < P < Ca
• B) F < N < B
• C) Ca < S < F
• D) Be < F < P
• E) none of these

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