ReasoningModerate1 mark
7(ii)
Give reason for the following:
Ionisation potential decreases down a group.
Topic: Periodic properties and trends
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Answer
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Down a group atomic size and shielding increase, so the outer electron is held less strongly and less energy is needed to remove it.
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