Choose the best explanation for why the alkali metals have lowest Ei. A) The electrons are closer to the nucleus, so they are held less tightly. B) After the loss of an electron, the alkali earth metals have a stable noble gas configuration. C) They have a smaller radius, so the atom is more likely to give up an electron. D) They have a larger core charge, so the atom is more likely to give up an electron.

Choose the best explanation for why the alkali metals have lowest Ei. A) The electrons are closer to the nucleus, so they are held less tightly. B) After the loss of an electron, the alkali earth metals have a stable noble gas configuration. C) They have a smaller radius, so the atom is more likely to give up an electron. D) They have a larger core charge, so the atom is more likely to give up an electron.

Chemistry

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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