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Prove that ionization energy is a periodic property?

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Variation in a period: 

On moving across a period from left to right, the ionization enthalpy value increases. 

This is due to the following reasons: 

1. Increase of nuclear charge in a period 

2. Decrease of atomic size in a period

Because of these reasons, the valence electrons are held more tightly by the nucleus, thus ionization enthalpy increases. Hence, ionization energy is a periodic property.

Variation in a group: 

As we move from top to bottom along a group, the ionization enthalpy decreases. 

This is due to the following reasons:

1. A gradual increase in atomic size 

2. Increase of screening effect on the outermost electrons due. to the increase of number of inner electrons.

Hence, ionization enthalpy is a periodic property.



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