-Atoms of which element,indicated by letter on the periodic table above,would be expected to have the highest first ionization energy,E_i1?

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-Atoms of which element,indicated by letter on the periodic table above,would be expected to have the highest first ionization energy,E_i1? A)A B)B C)C

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The first ionization energy generally increases across a period from left to right due to the increasing nuclear charge which attracts the electrons more strongly, making them harder to remove. It also generally decreases down a group as the outer electrons are further from the nucleus and are more easily removed. Without seeing the specific periodic table mentioned, the correct answer can't be determined based on the given code "E_i1". However, based on general trends in the periodic table, the element with the highest first ionization energy would be the one furthest to the right (and possibly up) in a period, which is typically represented by choice C in many standard configurations of multiple-choice questions regarding periodic trends.

-Atoms of Which Element,indicated by Letter on the Periodic Table