alleryWhy do many alkali metals have low ionization energies?
AOne outer electron is loosely held
BThe valence electrons are strongly held
CThe outer shell is completely filled
DThe nucleus has no positive charge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. One outer electron is loosely held
Alkali metals can lose their single outer electron relatively easily.
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