Choose the element with the higher ionization energy from each of the following pairs.


a. Between As and Bi, the element with the higher ionization energy is

b. Between As and Br, the element with the higher ionization energy is

c. Between S and I, the element with the higher ionization energy is

d. Between S and Sb, the element with the higher ionization energy is


1. Unable to be determined based on periodic properties alone

2. S

3. I

4. Bi

5. Br

6. As

7. Sb