1) Ionization energy is the energy required to remove the most loosely held electron from a neutral atom. The energy required to remove a second electron is called the second ionization energy.

2) Both trends are increasing for the most part. There are some exceptions like boron and oxygen in period 2 and aluminum and sulfur in period 3. All of the elements before these ones are stable and it is easier to remove the electro...

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