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The ionization energy is affected by the following factors except

The ionization energy is affected by the following factors except
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  • A Distance of the outermost electron(s) from the nucleus
  • B Size of the positive nuclear charge
  • C Ability to attract shared electron(s)
  • D Screening effect of the inner electron(s)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
These 3 factors affect the ionization energy:

Size of the positive nuclear charge
Size of atom (distance of outermost electron from the nucleus)
Screening effect of inner shell electrons

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