IB skill practice

Explain periodic trends in atomic radius and ionization energy

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Compare trend scores

Two elements in a Auckland water-testing lesson are compared across one period. Element A has trend score \(4\), element B to the right has trend score \(8\) for effective nuclear attraction. Calculate the score increase. Read the diagram labels first, then answer with the classification or value. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the chemistry.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.