Ionization energy and Electronegativity

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What is ionization energy?

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The energy required to remove an electron from an atom in its gaseous state.

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Which element has a higher ionization energy: Potassium (K) or Bromine (Br)?

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Bromine (Br) has a higher ionization energy than Potassium (K).

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Which element has a higher ionization energy: Magnesium (Mg) or Phosphorus (P)?

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Phosphorus (P) has a higher ionization energy than Magnesium (Mg).

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What is electronegativity?

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The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

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Which element is the most electronegative: nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, or lithium?

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Nitrogen is the most electronegative element among the options.

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Which atom has the lower ionization energy: Aluminum (Al) or Chlorine (Cl)?

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Aluminum (Al) has a lower ionization energy than Chlorine (Cl).

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How does ionization energy change across a period in the periodic table?

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Ionization energy generally increases across a period from left to right.

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How does ionization energy change down a group in the periodic table?

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Ionization energy generally decreases down a group in the periodic table.

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What trend does electronegativity follow across a period?

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Electronegativity generally increases across a period from left to right.

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What trend does electronegativity follow down a group?

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Electronegativity generally decreases down a group in the periodic table.