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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why does the ionization energy change when moving down a group of elements?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why does the ionization energy change when moving down a group of elements?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

because the distance of valence electrons increases/decreases, and it's easier to ionize them

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