CHEMISTRY · Multi-part · AP · Chemistry · Atomic Structure and Properties · Atomic Structure and Properties
Problem
1. Define the term 'first ionization energy'.
(1) Define the term 'first ionization energy'.
(2) State and explain the general trend in ionization energy across period 2 in the periodic table.
(3) (HL only) Explain the reason for the small decrease in ionization energy between beryllium and boron.
(4) (HL only) Explain the reason for the small decrease in ionization energy between nitrogen and oxygen.