5.8.2 - Ionization Energy
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Define ionization energy.
💡 Hint: Think of what happens when an atom loses an electron.
What is the trend of ionization energy across a period?
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of nuclear charge.
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What happens to ionization energy as you move across a period?
💡 Hint: Think about the nuclear charge affecting electron removal.
True or False: Ionization energy decreases down a group.
💡 Hint: Consider how the atomic structure changes down a group.
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Predict the trend in ionization energy for elements in period 2 of the periodic table and provide reasoning for your predictions.
💡 Hint: Consider the number of protons and how they affect electron attraction.
Analyze the impact of electron configurations on the ionization energy of magnesium and aluminum.
💡 Hint: Consider how the presence of different subshells affects electron removal.
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