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Elements having high I.P values are____________________?

Correct answer: B. Non metals

  • A. Metals
  • B. Non metals
  • C. Liquids
  • D. Solids

Explanation

Ionization energy is the energy needed to remove an electron from a gaseous atom. Nonmetals generally have high ionization energies because their valence electrons are held tightly, whereas metals lose electrons more easily. The likely mistake is choosing solids because many nonmetals are solids, but physical state does not determine ionization energy.

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