How are atomic radius and first ionization energy related?
ASmall radius, high IE
BSmall radius, low IE
CLarge radius, high IE
DLarge radius, low IE
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Small radius, high IE
Electrons closer to the nucleus are harder to remove.
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