The Honors Element

Electric Forces, Potential Energy, and Ionization Trends (PLA 2)

This episode introduces fundamental concepts of electric potential, Coulomb's law, and ionization energies, connecting atomic structure to chemical trends. Perfect for students prepping for class, we'll move from the basics of electric forces and energy, to how ionization energies reveal the shell model, and finally to how these concepts shape chemical reactivity and trends across the periodic table.