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CHM 101 Periodic Table & Trends Objective Question

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Across a period, ionization energy generally __________ from left to right.
Options
A increases
Correct Answer
B decreases
C stays the same
D first decreases then increases
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

IE generally increases across a period due to increasing effective nuclear charge, which holds electrons more tightly.

Hint

Gets harder to remove an electron from left to right.

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