Question 297: Atoms & Nuclei

Question

Which of the following atoms has the lowest ionization potential ?

Accepted Answer

The ionisation potential increases from left to right in a period and decreases from top to bottom in a group. Therefore ceasium will have the lowest ionisation  potential.

Answer

$${}_7^{14}N$$

Answer

$${}_{55}^{133}\,Cs$$

Answer

$${}_{18}^{40}\,Ar$$

Answer

$${}_8^{16}\,O$$

Atoms & Nuclei

Which of the following atoms has the lowest ionization potential ?

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