Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

The sketch graph plots the first ionisation energies for six consecutive elements in the Periodic Table. The letters do not represent the elements' symbols.
(a(i))[3]

Explain what the term first ionisation energy means.

(a(ii))[3]

Suggest why the first ionisation energy of B is much lower than that of A.

(b)[3]

On the axes, sketch a graph to show the pattern in the atomic radius of the elements P-T. Explain your answer.

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