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Nonmetals have fewer electrons in their outer shell.
Nonmetals have a stronger effective nuclear charge that holds onto their electrons more tightly.
Metals readily lose electrons to achieve stability.
Nonmetals are larger in atomic size than metals.
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Nonmetals feel a stronger pull from their nucleus because the outer electrons are closer to the positive center. Other options are incorrect because Having fewer outer electrons does not make the ionization harder; This idea mixes up the way metals behave.
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Ionization Potential
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Definition
Ionization potential is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom's outermost shell. It varies across periods and groups in the Periodic Table, influencing the element's reactivity and ability to form ions. Understanding ionization potential helps in predicting chemical behavior and bonding patterns.
Topic Definition
Ionization potential is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom's outermost shell. It varies across periods and groups in the Periodic Table, influencing the element's reactivity and ability to form ions. Understanding ionization potential helps in predicting chemical behavior and bonding patterns.
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