Rank the Following in Terms of Decreasing First Ionization Energies

question 25

Multiple Choice

Rank the following in terms of decreasing first ionization energies?

• A)Ne > O > N > Be > B
• B)Ne > N > O > B > Be
• C)Ne > O > N > B > Be
• D)Ne > N > O > Be > B
• E)B > Be > O > N > Ne

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Definitions:

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water, generating oxygen as a byproduct.

Carbon Dioxide

This gas, which has no color and no smell, is generated when carbon and organic substances burn and through the act of respiration. It is a natural component of the air and is utilized by plants for photosynthesis.

Sugar

A sweet-flavored substance derived from various plants, primarily sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting chiefly of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink.

Starches

Complex carbohydrates composed of numerous glucose units, serving as a vital energy store in many plants.