IB skill practice

Explain periodic trends in atomic radius and ionization energy

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Ionization energy increases across a period

Across a period in a Auckland water-testing lesson, first ionization energy changes from \(520\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}\) to \(970\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}\). Calculate the increase. Read the diagram labels first, then answer with the classification or value. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the chemistry.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.