Ranking the Ionization Energy of Ne, F, P, and Be

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The discussion centers on ranking the first ionization energies of Ne, F, P, and Be. The general trend indicates that ionization energy increases from left to right and decreases from top to bottom on the periodic table. The correct order is Ne, F, P, Be, as Ne has the highest ionization energy. Participants express frustration over the difficulty of comparing P to Be due to their positions on the periodic table. Overall, the problem is deemed poorly constructed by several contributors.
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Homework Statement



Rewrite each of the following lists from largest to smallest value of each property:

First Ionization Energy Be, P, Ne, F


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Our book says the general trend for ionization energy on the periodic table is to increase from left to right and decrease from top to bottom.

The key says the answer is Ne, F, P, Be.

The Attempt at a Solution



With the trends you can find that the energy for Ne is greater than for F which is greater than for Be. For P we can only see that it is less than N because it is located under N on the periodic table. How can P be compared to Be? Is there a way to approach this or was this just a bad problem?
 
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IMHO that's just a bad problem.
 
i agree. its a really bad problem
 
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