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What determines the trend in ionization energy as you move DOWN a column on the periodic table.

Elements have a larger radius, electrons are pulled tightly, and have a higher ionization energy.

Elements have a smaller radius, electrons are pulled tightly, and have a higher ionization energy.

Elements have more energy levels, cannot pull in the electrons tightly, and have a lower ionization energy.

Elements have fewer energy levels, pull in the electrons weakly, and have lower ionization energy.

Elements have more energy levels, pull in the electrons tightly, and have a lower ionization energy.

Elements have fewer energy levels, pull the electrons tightly, and have a higher ionization energy.

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Answer:

Elements have more energy levels, cannot pull in the electrons tightly, and have a lower ionization energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

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