WAEC Chemistry 2021 Objective — Question 23
Question 23 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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23. Elements with high ionization energies would
- A. lose electrons easily.
- B. have large atomic radii.
- C. have high effective nuclear charges.Correct
- D. have low atomic numbers.
Explanation
High ionization energy is associated with a strong (high) effective nuclear charge holding electrons tightly.
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