Which of the Following Is True of the Ionization Energy

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the ionization energy of the elements?

• A) Ionization energy generally decreases as we move left to right and decreases as we move top to bottom in the periodic table.
• B) Ionization energy generally decreases as we move left to right and increases as we move top to bottom in the periodic table.
• C) Ionization energy generally increases as we move left to right and decreases as we move top to bottom in the periodic table.
• D) Ionization energy generally increases as we move left to right and increases as we move top to bottom in the periodic table.

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