The first ionization energy generally increases:

A Down a group

B From left to right across a period

C Stays constant

D Decreases across a period

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Across a period, increasing nuclear charge and decreasing radius make it harder to remove an electron.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The first ionization energy generally increases:" is Option B: From left to right across a period.

The other options — A) Down a group, C) Stays constant, D) Decreases across a period — are incorrect for this DAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Across a period, increasing nuclear charge and decreasing radius make it harder to remove an electron.

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The first ionization energy generally increases:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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