Ionization Energy & Ions

Which of the following sequences corresponds to a correct trend in ionization energy?

• Cl > S > P > Al
• Sr > Ca > Mg > Be
• Rb > K > Na > Li
• Rb > Sr > I > Xe

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which of the following is true about a sulfur atom and a chlorine atom?

• Sulfur is larger and has higher ionization energy.
• Sulfur is larger and has lower ionization energy.
• Sulfur is smaller and has higher ionization energy.
• Sulfur is smaller and has lower ionization energy.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Which element has the greater ionization energy?

• Strontium
• Boron

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which element has the greater ionization energy?

• Lead
• Silicon

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

What is an anion?

• an atom that has gained one or more protons to become positively charged

• an atom that has gained one or more electrons to become negatively charged

• an atom that has lost one or more electrons to become positively charged

• an atom that has lost one or more protons to become negatively charged

Cations can be formed by _____ electrons.

• Gaining

• Losing

• Sharing

• None of the above

An atom with 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons is an ion.

• true

• false

An atom with 8 protons, 8 neutrons, and 7 electrons is an ion.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1