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20 September, 07:21

What trend does the first ionization energy follow, going down the periodic

table?

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A. The first ionization energy increases because there are more

electrons in the atom.

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B. The first ionization energy increases because there are more

protons in the nucleus.

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C. The first ionization energy decreases because the outermost

electron is farther from the nucleus.

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D. The first ionization energy decreases because atoms get smaller.

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  1. 20 September, 07:27
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    c

    Explanation:

    The first ionization energy decreases because the outermost

    electron is farther from the nucleus.
  2. 20 September, 10:31
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    C. Because that's the right answer slatt
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