Question

1. atoms with large ionization energy values are _________.

○ most likely to lose their outer electrons
○ lacking valence electrons
○ less likely to form positive ions
○ more likely to form positive ions

Explanation:

Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom. Atoms with large ionization energy values need a lot of energy to lose an electron. Positive ions are formed when an atom loses electrons. If it's hard (due to high ionization energy) to remove electrons, the atom is less likely to form positive ions.

Answer:

less likely to form positive ions