From the data below, which element is likely to be a metal?
$$\begin{array} { l l }
\text { Element } & \text { First ionization energy, } \mathrm { kJ } \cdot \mathrm { mol } ^ { - 1 } \
\hline 1 & 1310 \
2 & 1011 \
3 & 418 \
4 & 2080 \
5 & 947
\end{array}$$
A) 2
B) 5
C) 3
D) 1
E) 4

Question

From the data below, which element is likely to be a metal?
$$\begin{array} { l l } 
\text { Element } & \text { First ionization energy, } \mathrm { kJ } \cdot \mathrm { mol } ^ { - 1 } \
\hline 1 & 1310 \
2 & 1011 \
3 & 418 \
4 & 2080 \
5 & 947
\end{array}$$
A) 2
B) 5
C) 3
D) 1
E) 4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Metals typically have lower first ionization energies because they tend to lose electrons more easily than nonmetals. Among the given options, element 3, with a first ionization energy of 418 kJ/mol, is likely to be a metal due to its relatively low ionization energy.

From the Data Below, Which Element Is Likely to Be