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Ionization energy is the energy needed to remove an

electron. How does the atomic radius relate to
ionization energy?

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Answer: here u go:

Step-by-step explanation:

The smaller the radius, the higher the ionization energy. This is because the electrons are being held in closer to the protons, which have opposing charges and therefore hold on to them, in an atom with a small radius.

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