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 element?

Question 2

Which general trend is correct for first ionisation energy across Period 3 from sodium to argon?

Question 3

Why does first ionisation energy generally decrease down Group 1?

Question 4

Which explanation best accounts for the smaller drop in first ionisation energy from beryllium to boron in Period 2?

Question 5

Which pair shows a known exception where first ionisation energy decreases slightly even though the general period trend is increasing?