Which of the Following Is True of Ionization Energies as One

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of ionization energies as one moves left to right across a period of the periodic table?

• A) They consistently decrease.
• B) They consistently increase.
• C) They generally decrease, but there are some exceptions.
• D) They generally increase, but there are some exceptions.

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