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About Periodic Table & Periodic Trends

Learn about the ionization energy trend in HESI A2 Chemistry. Discover how ionization energy increases across a period and decreases down a group.

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Atomic StructureChemical Bonds (Ionic, Covalent, Metallic)Chemical Reactions & Balancing EquationsStoichiometry & Mole ConceptSolutions & Concentrations (Molarity, Dilution)
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Periodic Table & Periodic Trends HESI A2 Practice Questions

Free Periodic Table & Periodic Trends practice questions for the HESI A2 exam with detailed rationales.

Question 1 of 2

Which periodic trend increases from left to right across a period and decreases down a group?
Atomic radius
Ionization energy
Metallic character
Reactivity of alkali metals