Refer to changes in properties of elements on moving left to right across a period of the periodic table. For each property, choose the letter corresponding to the correct answer from A, B, C and D The ionization potential _______ .
A
goes up and down
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B
decreases
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C
increases
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D
remains the same
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Solution
The correct option is B increases Left side columns of periodic table have metals while right columns have non-metals. So, in general as we move from left to right, electronegativity of elements increases and as electronegativity increases, ionization potential increases.