Which of the Following Statements Is/are CORRECT

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT?
1) For any element,the second ionization energy is larger than the first ionization energy.
2) Ionization energy is a positive value for all elements.
3) Ionization energy increases down a group of the periodic table.

• A) 1 only
• B) 2 only
• C) 3 only
• D) 1 and 2
• E) 1,2 and 3

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