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Do metals and nonmetals in the same period have higher ionization energies?
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∙ 12y ago
Nonmetals have a much higher level of ionization than metalseven in the same period; the reason that non metals have such a high ionization energy is because there is a higher core charge acting on all the electrons in the valence shell, and therefore a smaller radius.
eg. Fluorine: The core charge acting on its valence electrons is the charge of the nucleus subtract the number of electrons in inner shells. ie. Core charge(F)=9-2=+7
This core charge is much larger than the core charge of a metal. Lithium is in the same period as Fluorine, but has a much smaller core charge; Core charge(Li)=3-2=+1
This means that the valence electrons in Lithium's outer shell will be less attracted to the nucleus, and will not be pulled as close to the nucleus, therefore less energy is needed to pull them off.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 16y agoThe Ionisation energy of an atom is the amount of energy (usually electrical) required for one mole of electrons to be taken away from one mole of the atom (in its gaseous form). Ionisation Energy is usually shortened to IE. As you should know, metals always form positive ions easily. So usually all metal have low ionisation energies; if doesn't take a lot of energy to ionise an atom that will probably end up losing electrons anyway. Atoms are usually stable when they have a complete out shell of electrons (if not complete, then half complete). So it is quite easy for the group 1 atom to lose one electron to become stable (in GCSE chemistry terms). For Advanced level chemistry pupils; you should know that the electrons are in rings (well...kind of) around the nucleus with electrons filling rings in an order depending on the ring number and its energy level. Electrons, as their number increases, should appear further away from the nucleus in their respective rings. What I mean is that some electrons will appear near the nucleus and some will appear a little further away. The distance of the electron from its nucleus relates to the ionisation energy. As any group 1 metal has just one electron in its outermost shell (which is further away than all the other electrons in previous shells), it is quite easy to pick it off. As you go across the row in the Periodic Table (across the period), the other metals should lower in ionisation energy because the distance of the last electron shouldn't have changed (its in the same shell, so it will orbit the nucleus like the ones before it). In fact the distance of that last electron to its nucleus has decreased (it got closer), making it harder for it to be removed. The reason it gets closer is because of the electrons using up the same shell, so it won't go further away. However, the force of positive attraction from the nucleus draws all the electrons in closer, which in turn makes it harder to pick off. I wrote this answer assuming you are studying chemistry at advanced level, so there may be some words you won't understand or some knowledge that you wouldn't have been taught, so if you find it misleading, confusing or hard to follow send a message and I'll try to re-word it for you. Hope I helped
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∙ 13y agoionization energy is the min amount of energy required to draw an electron from the valence shell...
Well every element has it's own strength of holding electrons by which they are distinguished....metal's electron are not tightly held by their nucleii and they can easily lose their valence electron.these electrons move freely in the available space among the metal atoms hence are termed as mobile electrons....since small amount of energy is required to make them electron defficiant ...therefore metal posses low ionization energy...:)
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∙ 13y agofrom chacha-
Nonmetals have high ionization energies and electronegativities. They are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity.Wiki User
∙ 13y agoNo, since they tend to give up, rather than accept, electrons.
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∙ 14y agoMetals have a wide range of electronegativity, but they are not as high as those of nonmetals.
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∙ 11y agoCs is most electropositive in periodic table
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∙ 6y agoThe attraction to the nucleus is lower.
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∙ 14y agono metals lose electrons from ions
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What are the general and characteristics of metals and non metals and metalloids?
Metals: Shiny 'metallic' appearance Solids at room temperature (except mercury) High melting points High densities Large atomic radii Non Metals: High ionization energies High electronegativities Poor thermal conductors Poor electrical conductors Brittle solids Little or no metallic luster Gain electrons easily Metalloids: Electronegativities between those of metals and nonmetals Ionization energies between those of metals and nonmetals Possess some characteristics of metals/some of nonmetals Reactivity depends on properties of other elements in reaction Often make good semiconductors
What is the relationship between ionization energy and the alkali metals?
There is no relation ship. They have the lowest ionization energies.
Is the ionization energy of alkali metals larger or smaller than the alkaline earth metals in the same period?
It is about first ionization energy. It is less than alkaline earth metals.
What are conductivity metals?
Metals have a higher electrical and thermal conductivity than nonmetals.
Do nonmetals have always higher electron affinity than metals?
That is the trend of the periodic table. From left ( where the metals are ) to the right upper corner ( where the most electronegative nonmetals are )
Would you expect metals or nonmetals in the same periods to have higher ionization energies?
Non-metals have higher ionization energies within the same period. This is because non-metals want to gain electrons to be able to be like the nearest noble gas.
Why do non metals have higher ionization energies than metal?
Ionization energy is the energy needed to remove an electron. Elements other than transition metals gain or lose electrons from the s and p orbitals in order gain the more stable electron configuration of a Noble gas. Metals lose electrons to become isoelectronic (that is have the same electron configuration) to a noble gas (previous to them in the periodic table), while nonmetals tend to gain electrons in order to become isoelectronic to a Noble gas (next highest on the periodic table). Since ionization energy is the energy needed to REMOVE an electron, it is low for metals which form positive ions by losing electrons to become more stable, but very high for nonmetals that tend to gain, NOT LOSE, electrons. Most transition metals tend to lose electrons as well (other than Rhenium). Transition metals lose electrons from the d orbital, but still form positive ions, so their ionization energy is also usually lower than nonmetals.
Some properties of non metals?
Nonmetals have high ionization energies and electronegativities. They are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity. Solid nonmetals are generally brittle, with little or no metallic luster. Most nonmetals have the ability to gain electrons easily.
Do metals or nonmetals tend to gain electrons more easily?
nonmetals are located in the right side of the periodic table. The Ionization energy(the amount of energy used to remove an electron) tends to increase from left to right across a period.It is difficult to remove the electrons from the right side because they are becoming stable
What are the general and characteristics of metals and non metals and metalloids?
Metals: Shiny 'metallic' appearance Solids at room temperature (except mercury) High melting points High densities Large atomic radii Non Metals: High ionization energies High electronegativities Poor thermal conductors Poor electrical conductors Brittle solids Little or no metallic luster Gain electrons easily Metalloids: Electronegativities between those of metals and nonmetals Ionization energies between those of metals and nonmetals Possess some characteristics of metals/some of nonmetals Reactivity depends on properties of other elements in reaction Often make good semiconductors
What properties identify nonmetals?
AcidicThe properties that identify the non metals are poor conductors, low densities and high ionization energies.
What is the relationship between ionization energy and the alkali metals?
There is no relation ship. They have the lowest ionization energies.
Is the ionization energy of alkali metals larger or smaller than the alkaline earth metals in the same period?
It is about first ionization energy. It is less than alkaline earth metals.
Which group of the periodic table has the elements with lowest first ionization energies?
1A Alkali Metals
Why does copper conduct heat faster then steel or brass?
Copper's conductivity properties are based on its electronegativity. Generally, all metals must have low electronegativity and ionization energies. But all metals do not have the same electronegativity levels.
Use ionization energy to explain why metals lose electrons more easily than nonmetals?
Metals lose electrons more easily than the non-metals because they require less ionization energy compared with the non-metals. The metals require less ionization energy to lose the electrons than though gain the electrons unlike the non-metals.
How does metallic character relate to first ionization energies?
we know that metal has tendency to lose a electron more easily than non metals so the value of the first ionization energy of the metals is very small.
