3. Structure 3 — Classification of Matter

Periodic Trends In Ionisation Energy — Quiz

Test your understanding of periodic trends in ionisation energy with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the first ionisation energy of an atom?

Question 2

How does first ionisation energy generally change across a period from left to right?

Question 3

How does first ionisation energy generally change down a group?

Question 4

Why does sodium have a lower first ionisation energy than magnesium in the same period?

Question 5

Which element has the highest first ionisation energy in Period 3?