The ionization energies of several of the Group 1 elements in the periodic table are shown in the table below

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Tripp Ayers

3 June, 11:29

The ionization energies of several of the Group 1 elements in the periodic table are shown in the table below

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Khalil Rice · Answer 1

In a group, the ionization energy decreases because the atomic size increases (no. of shells increases, therefore due to this, there's a weak attractive force between nucleus and the valence electrons)