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QuizMultiple Choice

Nonmetals — Unit test

Question 16 of 25 • AA-F26 Physical Science

Which best explains why ionization energy tends to decrease from the top to the bottom of a group?

Answer
A
The number of orbitals decreases.
B
The number of neutrons decreases.
C
Electrons get closer to the nucleus.
D
Electrons get farther from the nucleus.
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