Question

Based on their positions in the periodic table, which element would you expect to have the lowest first ionization energy?

rubidium (Rb)

fluorine (F)

lithium (Li)

iodine (I)

Answer 1

@somy this is fluorine right?

Answer 2

as you go DOWN the group - ionization energy decreases

Answer 3

and as you go across the period ionization energy increases

Answer 4

so if we want lowest
that means it should be in higher periods and lower groups

Answer 5

which element fits this description?

Answer 6

the first option!

Answer 7

bingo :)

Answer 8

thank you!

Answer 9

u r welcome :))