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Chapter 8, Problem 120P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
In general, atomic radius and ionization energy have opposite periodic trends. Why?
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QUESTION:
In general, atomic radius and ionization energy have opposite periodic trends. Why?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Atomic radius : The distance between an atom's outer electron shell and nucleus.
Ionization energy: The energy needed to take an electron out of a single atom or molecule.