Chemistry
Give a reason for — Ionisation potential decreases down a group.
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On moving down the group, atomic size, as well as, nuclear charge increases. However, the effect of increase in atomic size dominates over the effect of increase in nuclear charge. Hence, ionization potential decreases down the group.
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