Ionization Energy Concepts and Relationships

The video tutorial introduces ionization energy, explaining it as the energy required to remove an electron from an atom or ion. It discusses the trends in ionization energy across the periodic table, both vertically and horizontally, and how these trends relate to atomic radius and the number of protons. The tutorial uses analogies, such as a dog in a park, to illustrate these concepts. It also highlights that all ionization energies are positive and discusses the high ionization energy of noble gases. The session concludes with a preview of the next topic, electron affinity.

What is ionization energy?

• The energy needed to remove an electron from an atom

• The energy required to add an electron to an atom

• The energy required to split an atom

• The energy released when an atom gains an electron

Which element is likely to have multiple ionization energies?

• Lithium

• Helium

• Neon

• Aluminum

How does the size of an atom affect its ionization energy?

• Larger atoms have lower ionization energy

• Size does not affect ionization energy

• Smaller atoms have lower ionization energy

• Larger atoms have higher ionization energy

How does the concept of a dog in a park relate to ionization energy?

• It shows how electrons are added to atoms

• It illustrates the ease of removing electrons from larger atoms

• It explains the energy required to add electrons

• It describes the energy released when electrons are removed

What happens to atomic radius as you move from left to right across a period?

• It increases

• It fluctuates

• It decreases

• It remains constant

What is the relationship between ionization energy and atomic radius?

• Directly proportional

• Inversely proportional

• Exponentially related

• No relationship

What is the effect of increasing nuclear charge on ionization energy?

• It decreases ionization energy

• It increases ionization energy

• It has no effect

• It causes ionization energy to fluctuate

Why are ionization energies always positive?

• Because electrons are added to the atom

• Because energy is required to remove electrons

• Because atoms naturally lose electrons

• Because energy is released when electrons are removed

Which of the following elements would have the highest ionization energy?

• Sodium

• Chlorine

• Argon

• Potassium

What analogy is used to describe the effort needed to remove an electron?

• Walking a tightrope

• Fishing

• Climbing a mountain

• Running a marathon