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Describe the periodic trend in the ionization energy of elements down a group. Use the periodic table, ionization energy and your knowledge of atomic radius as evidence.

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Answer:

As we move down the group it increases.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because the electrons are farther away from the nucleus and hence they are not tightly bounded.

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