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Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity Periodic Trends And Properties of The Elements Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Which is correct about ionization potential?

A
It is independent of atomic radii.
B
It increases with increase in atomic radii.
C
It remains constant with increase in atomic radii.
D
It decreases with increase in atomic radii.

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The correct answer is:
D

Ionization potential gradually decreases on moving down the group while atomic size increases as we move down the group. Hence, larger the atomic size, smaller is ionization potential.

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