What trend in ionization energy do you see as you move down a group?

As you move from top to bottom within a group, the first ionization energy ________.

What is the general trend in ionization energy as you move down a column in the periodic table?

As you go from left to right across a period the first ionization energy generally?

Choose the element with the higher first ionization energy from each pair. a. Ge or Br b. P or In c. S or Te d. As or Br

Choose the element with the higher first ionization energy from each pair. b. Li or K

Choose the element with the higher first ionization energy from each pair. a. Cl or Sb

Choose the element with the higher first ionization energy from each pair. c. As or F