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What is the equation, with state symbols, which represents the first ionization energy of arsenic?
What is the electronic configuration for an arsenic atom using the electrons-in-boxes notation?
Why is the first ionization energy of selenium lower than that of arsenic?
Explain why the first ionization energy of krypton is higher than that of selenium.
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Which of the elements, arsenic to rubidium, is likely to have atoms with the smallest atomic radius?
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Why is it necessary to study the chemical and physical properties of each element?
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What was the main reason for scientists to classify the elements?
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How many elements were known by 1865?
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What is the significance of the increasing number of identified elements over time?
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What is the relevance of studying the chemistry of all the elements and their compounds?
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