Easy TRUE_FALSE +2 / -1

Ionization energy generally decreases down a group.

Answer FALSE

Solution

Down a group, atomic size increases and outer electrons are farther from nucleus, easier to remove — IE decreases.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Periodic Table and Periodicity · Topic: Periodic Trends

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