In going across a row of the periodic table, electrons are added and ionization energy generally increases.

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In going across a row of the periodic table, electrons are added and ionization energy generally increases. In going down a column of the periodic table, electrons are also being added but ionization energy decreases. Explain.

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Chemistry An Atoms First Approach

ISBN: 9781305079243

2nd Edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl

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