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Periodic Trends

Question 2 • NY-Chemistry Term 1 Hillcrest

Which explains the change in ionization energy that occurs between removing the first and second electrons from an atom?

Answer
A
The ionization energy decreases because the ratio of the protons to electrons increases.
B
The ionization energy increases because the ratio of the protons to electrons increases.
C
The ionization energy decreases because the ratio of the protons to electrons decreases.
D
The ionization energy increases because the ratio of the protons to electrons decreases.
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