The elements radon (Rn), francium (Fr) and radium (Ra) have successive proton numbers in the Periodic Table. In what order do their first ionisation energies occur?
- AFr → Ra → Rn
- BFr → Rn → Ra
- CRa → Fr → Rn
- DRn → Ra → Fr
Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity
The elements radon (Rn), francium (Fr) and radium (Ra) have successive proton numbers in the Periodic Table. In what order do their first ionisation energies occur?