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CHM 101 Periodic Table & Trends Objective Question

Question

Metals have __________ ionization energy because their valence electrons are far from the nucleus and well-shielded.
Options
A high
B low
Correct Answer
C variable
D zero
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Metals, especially those on the left side and bottom of the table, have low ionization energies, making them prone to losing electrons and forming cations.

Hint

Easy to remove an electron from a metal.

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