Question

If an elements has low ionisation energy then it is likely to be metallic. why?

Answer 1

when considering an initial neutral atom expelling the first electron will require less energy than expelling the second the second will require then the third and so on.Each successive element need more energy to be released.THAT IS WHY ELEMENTS WITH LOW IONISATION ENERGY IS LIKELY TO BE METALLIC.....
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