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What is lanthanide contraction related to ionisatione nergy? |
| Answer» EFFECTS on Ionization Energy and Properties. As the proton NUMBER increases and the atomic radius DECREASES, the ionization energy increases. This is due to a more positively charged nucleus and a greater pull on the electrons by the nucleus. A greater pull is the result of an increased EFFECTIVE nuclear charge. | |