Question

Which statement best describes the effect of low ionization energies and low electronegativities on metallic bonding?
a. The valence electrons are easily delocalized.
b. The valence electrons stay in a single orbital.
c. The valence electrons break free of the crystals.
d. The valence electrons move closer to the nuclei.

Answer 1

Answer: The valence electrons are easily delocalized. As the ionization energy increases the energy required to remove the valance electrons from the atom also increases. So the valance electrons move closer to the nuclei. But low ionization energy makes the atom to lose valance electrons much easier.

Answer 2

Answer: THE answer is A

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