Which of the following is true of the ionization energy of elements?
A) Ionization energy generally decreases as we move from left to right in the periodic table.
B) Ionization energy generally increases as we move from top to bottom in the periodic table.
C) Ionization energy generally increases as we move from left to right in the periodic table.
D) Ionization energy generally remains the same as we move from top to bottom in the periodic table.

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Ionization energy generally increases as we move from left to right across a period in the periodic table due to the increase in nuclear charge, which attracts the electrons more strongly and makes them harder to remove.

Which of the Following Is True of the Ionization Energy