Which Answer Below Correctly Lists the Atoms Shown in Order

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which answer below correctly lists the atoms shown in order of increasing first ionization energy?

• A) B < N < Be
• B) C < Be < Li
• C) B < N < F
• D) C < Be < N
• E) none of these

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