IB skill practice

Explain periodic trends in atomic radius and ionization energy

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Compare trend scores

Two elements in a fertiliser label discussion are compared across one period. Element A has trend score \(4\), element B to the right has trend score \(6\) for effective nuclear attraction. Calculate the score increase. 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.